Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts
"Understand, Rethink and Rebuild": China Development and Governance
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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"Understand, Rethink and Rebuild": China Development and Governance
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Scholars from universities and research institutions across the United States, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and the United Kingdom gathered in Boston on September 2 for the 14th China Development and Governance (CDG) Workshop -a roundtable held in conjunction with the pre-ASPA (American Political Science Association) annual meeting.
The
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350.org responds to plans to scrap US power plant climate protections
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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350.org responds to plans to scrap US power plant climate protections
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350.org has condemned plans by the Trump administration to remove limits on planet-warming pollution from US power plants, warning that the move would put climate and public health at greater risk.
The announcement, e
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49 Medical Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Same-Day Evaluation Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Mail Stop C4-26-05
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policie
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Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong announced today that Connecticut has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caus
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AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits.
The ne
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AG Campbell Blocks Avon Debt Collector From Operating In Massachusetts, Secures Over $50 Million In Debt Relief For Consumers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Blocks Avon Debt Collector From Operating In Massachusetts, Secures Over $50 Million In Debt Relief For Consumers
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that her office entered into a consent judgement with debt collection and debt buying companies Judgment Acquisitions Unlimited, Champion Funding, Inc. and their owne
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AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits.
The new Department of Homeland S
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AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield: Abbott to Pay Over $384 Million After Selling Taxpayer-Funded Programs Baby Formula Made in Unsafe Conditions
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#Oregon will get close to $1M from the settlement over powder infant formula and nutritional products
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that Abbott Laboratories will pay Oregon $977,558, resolving allegations that it sold powder infant formula and nutri
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100.
As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for
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Anna Dodson Joins Foley Hoag as Co-Chair of Debt Finance Practice
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Anna Dodson Joins Foley Hoag as Co-Chair of Debt Finance Practice
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Foley Hoag is pleased to announce that Anna Dodson has joined the firm as a partner and co-chair of its Debt Finance Practice. Dodson will be based in the firm's Boston office.
Dodson brings experience advising sponsors, borrowers, lenders, private equity funds, credit funds, and other non-bank lenders on com
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Another Federal Court Blocks Implementation of USPS Rule That Would Have Hindered Mail Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release:
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Another Federal Court Blocks Implementation of USPS Rule That Would Have Hindered Mail Voting
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WASHINGTON -Yesterday, in a victory for voters, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia blocked a new United States Postal Service (USPS) rule that, as dictated by an executive order issued by the president in March, would have given the executive branch unpreceden
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Aortic structure may affect midlife rise in pulse pressure, aortic stiffness in women
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Aortic structure may affect midlife rise in pulse pressure, aortic stiffness in women
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Research Highlights:
* Increasing pulse pressure (the gap between the upper and lower numbers in blood pressure readings), long attributed to falling estrogen levels caused by menopause, begins about two decades before women enter menopause, according to an analysis from the large a
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ATR Congratulates Pledge Signer Mike Minogue on September 1 Primary
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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ATR Congratulates Pledge Signer Mike Minogue on September 1 Primary
Russell Christoff 09/11/2026
Americans for Tax Reform congratulates Taxpayer Protection Pledge signer Mike Minogue on his victory in the September 1 Primary for Massachusetts Governor.
Minogue's decision to sign the Pledge demonstrates his commitment to taxpayers that he will oppose and vote against all tax increases if ever elected to
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
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Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November
OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l
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Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule
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Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families
SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a m
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Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pol
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
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September 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair an
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Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families
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September 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule
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Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits.
The new Department of
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply
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Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
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The Clarity Act Would Jeopardize State Attorneys General's Ability to Protect Investors from Scams and Frauds
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market C
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec
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BRANDEIS CENTER URGES SUPREME COURT TO GRANT RELIEF TO JEWISH MAN THREATENED WITH JAILTIME FOR INVITING A MINYAN TO PRAY WITH HIM IN HIS HOME
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
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"WE DON'T WANT YOUR KIND HERE": BRANDEIS CENTER URGES SUPREME COURT TO GRANT RELIEF TO JEWISH MAN THREATENED WITH JAILTIME FOR INVITING A MINYAN TO PRAY WITH HIM IN HIS HOME
Neighbors allegedly warned "we don't want your kind here" and feared neighborhood would be "labeled as Jewish"; city threatened jail and enlisted police and neighbors to monitor family for "unauthorized
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Brennan Center for Justice: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law posted the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots
Court leaves a preliminary injunction in place through the November election; USPS cannot withhold mail ballots from voters
WASHINGTON D.C. - In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the U.S. Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction
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CAIR Condemns Censorship of Macklemore by Sports Stadiums Over Anti-Genocide Stance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Condemns Censorship of Macklemore by Sports Stadiums Over Anti-Genocide Stance
September 14, 2026
Muslim civil rights and advocacy group says any govt-owned stadiums involved in pressure campaign led by Robert Kraft may have violated First Amendment
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condem
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CAIR-MA Condemns Racist, Hate-Fueled Attack on Black Man at Kingston Cumberland Farms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-MA Condemns Racist, Hate-Fueled Attack on Black Man at Kingston Cumberland Farms
September 14, 2026
The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA), a chapter of the Nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned an alleged racist attack on a Black man at a Cumberland Farms gas station in Kingston, Massachusetts, and
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Ceres opposes repeal of EPA power plant standards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release:
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Ceres opposes repeal of EPA power plant standards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision today to repeal its power plant carbon pollution standards and strip the agency's authority to limit pow
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Compliance Lessons From Agriculture Co. Mexican Bribe DPA
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Compliance Lessons From Agriculture Co. Mexican Bribe DPA
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Adam Safwat, partner and co-chair of the firm's White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Group, recently wrote the article "" in Law360.
The article examines how the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) shift in focus under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to cases involving U.S. national security provid
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Proposes Outpatient Clinic in Brighton, MA
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Proposes Outpatient Clinic in Brighton, MA
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60 Guest Street project would extend access to world-class cancer care
Today, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute announced its intent to file an application for Determination of Need (DON) with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) to develop additional outpatient oncology space
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DARPA: $1M to advance AI medical documentation and decision support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news:
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$1M to advance AI medical documentation and decision support
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Traumatic injury remains a critical threat in large-scale combat operations, where 75% of pre-hospital combat casualty care currently goes unrecorded. To address this severe limitation and support warfighters providing point-of-injury care, DARPA is launching the Documentation and Decision Support (D2)Documentation and Decision
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DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge
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Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administratio
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Driven to Close the Gender Gap in Heart Research, VCU Student Takes Next Step Toward a Ph.D.
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Sept. 14, 2026
Driven to close the gender gap in heart research, VCU student takes next step toward a Ph.D.
For Simone Chapman, a summer internship is about more than research -- it's a step toward improving heart health for women.
By Sophie Tran
When Simone Chapman first became interested in cardiovascular research, they expected to learn how the heart works. What they didn't expect was how o
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EPA eliminates pollution limits for power plants, abandoning its obligation to protect public health and welfare
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news:
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EPA eliminates pollution limits for power plants, abandoning its obligation to protect public health and welfare
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WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final
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Fall Career Fair to feature 60+ employers
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Fall Career Fair to feature 60+ employers
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The Career Connections Center is welcoming more than 60 employers to campus for the annual Fall Career Fair this Thursday, Sept. 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Kneller Athletic Center.
Employers will represent a variety of industries including business, government, social services, healthcare, media and advertising, and more. The fair gives students a chance t
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Franklin Foot Care Urges CMS to Reevaluate Practice Expense Supply Pricing and Clinical Time for Wound Therapy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: CMS-1848-P - Comment on the Proposed Revaluation of CPT 97610 (Low-Frequency, Non-Contact, Non-Thermal Ultrasound Wound Therapy) and Associated
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GE Vernova to Supply 29.4 MW of Wind Capacity for Eurus Energy's Hiyamizutouge Project in Japan
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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GE Vernova to supply 29.4 MW of wind capacity for Eurus Energy's Hiyamizutouge Project in Japan
- Order features 4.2MW workhorse turbines designed to deliver reliable performance in Japan's unique wind conditions
- Deal accelerates GE Vernova's momentum in Japan's expanding wind market
- GE Vernova technology powers approximately 50% of the country's installed heavy-duty gas turbi
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Goodwin Advises Archy on $50 Million Series C
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advises Archy on $50 Million Series C
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The Technology team advised Archy on a $50 million Series C led by JMI Equity, along with existing investors TCV, Entree Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, CRV, and Alven. The new round brings Archy's total funding to $97 million and will be used to accelerate the development of AI agents designed to automate administrative
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Goodwin Advises Gilde Healthcare on the Acquisitions of BENTEC Endoscopy and Hermann Medizintechnik
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advises Gilde Healthcare on the Acquisitions of BENTEC Endoscopy and Hermann Medizintechnik
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Goodwin has advised Gilde Healthcare on the financing of the acquisitions of BENTEC Endoscopy GmbH and Hermann Medizintechnik GmbH through its portfolio company Surgical Precision Instruments (SPI), a specialized group of contract manufacturers for complex surgical instru
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Gordon College Continues Niche Direct Admissions Program
WENHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Gordon College posted the following news:
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Gordon College Continues Niche Direct Admissions Program
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Gordon College offers immediate acceptance and scholarships to qualified students enrolling in the fall of 2027 through Niche Direct Admissions.
WENHAM, Mass., September 14, 2026 -Today, Gordon College confirmed its continued effort in simplifying and streamlining the admissions process for students and families through a partnership with Niche Direct
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Governor Healey Awards $7 Million to Support Live Theater Productions Across Massachusetts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey Awards $7 Million to Support Live Theater Productions Across Massachusetts
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BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey today announced $7 million in in Live Theater Tax Credits for 23 productions across Massachusetts, supporting local jobs, theaters and businesses while attracting visitors to communities across the state.
The awards will support productions ranging from longti
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Governor Healey Calls for Federal Action to Strengthen AI Safeguards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey Calls for Federal Action to Strengthen AI Safeguards
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BOSTON -Governor Maura Healey today issued the following statement calling for stronger federal guardrails and independent oversight as leading artificial intelligence developers raise concerns about the pace and risks of AI development:
"When the people building the most powerful AI systems in the world are te
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Governor Healey Welcomes F-35A Aircraft to Barnes, Marks New Era for 104th Fighter Wing
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey Welcomes F-35A Aircraft to Barnes, Marks New Era for 104th Fighter Wing
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WESTFIELD -Governor Maura Healey today joined the Massachusetts Air National Guard to welcome F-35A Lightning II aircraft to Barnes Air National Guard Base, marking a major milestone in the 104th Fighter Wing's transition to the next generation of fighter aircraft.
Governor Healey joined Publ
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Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics: Study Reveals Common Pattern of Black Hole Activity Shaping Nearby Galaxies
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release:
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New study reveals common pattern of black hole activity shaping nearby galaxies
Observations of nine nearby galaxies show how active supermassive black holes influence star formation and shock waves across their host galaxies.
Cambridge, MA (September 14, 2026) --A new study of nine nearby galaxies has shown that actively growing supermassive black holes may
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In a Victory for Voters, SCOTUS Upholds Block on USPS Rule That Would Have Impeded Mail Voting in the Midterms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release:
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In a Victory for Voters, SCOTUS Upholds Block on USPS Rule That Would Have Impeded Mail Voting in the Midterms
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WASHINGTON -Today, in a victory for voters across the country, the United States Supreme Court declined to block an order issued by a federal judge in Massachusetts that prevents a new United States Postal Service (USPS) rule from being implemented before the midterm el
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ITC Seeks Public Comments on Vertical Power Delivery Systems Complaint
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Vicor Corp., Andover, Massachusetts, alleging violations of Section 337 involving certain vertical power delivery systems, components and computing systems containing them.
The complaint, filed September 9, 2026, names 20 respondents from Taiwan, China, Germany, Canada and the U.S. Vicor alleges violations involving the importation, sale for importation and sale in the U.S. after importation of the
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Just 1 in 9 Americans Support AI Data Center Construction in their Local Communities, According to New UMass Amherst Poll
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Just 1 in 9 Americans Support AI Data Center Construction in their Local Communities, According to New UMass Amherst Poll
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Topline results and crosstabs for the poll can be found at www.umass.edu/pollThe latest national University of Massachusetts Amherst Poll has found that just 11% of Americans say they would support the construction of an artificial intelligence data center in their local
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KEATING REPORT REVEALS TRUMP ADMIN'S CORRUPT POLICIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. William Keating, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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KEATING REPORT REVEALS TRUMP ADMIN'S CORRUPT POLICIES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
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Today, Subcommittee on Europe Ranking Member Bill Keating (MA-09) released an oversight report entitled "Pay for Play in the Balkans: How the Trump Administration's Bosnia Policy Enriches the President's Personal Allies and Shortchanges the American People." This report, the result of almost a yearlong invest
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League of Women Voters: U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release:
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US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots
Court leaves a preliminary injunction in place through the November election; USPS cannot withhold mail ballots from voters
September 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC - In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service (USP
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new D
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Md. A.G. Brown: Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million Nationwide to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million Nationwide to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula
Company Allegedly Sold Products Manufactured in Unsanitary Conditions at Michigan and Arizona Plants and Engaged in Alleged Cover-Up
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BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 39 other states and the federal govern
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MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT spinout turns plastic waste into resilient building materials
Atlas Building Composites is commercializing MIT research to turn plastic waste into parts for buildings and other infrastructure.
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The world needs more homes. The world also has too much plastic. Perhaps the only thing those two problems have in common is that they're hard to solve.
Atlas Building Composites, a
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MIT: New method enables AI for safety-critical situations
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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New method enables AI for safety-critical situations
The "HardFlow" algorithm could help generative AI models produce high-quality outputs that obey strict requirements when "pretty close" doesn't cut it.
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MIT researchers have developed a new technique that helps generative artificial intelligence models find solutions to high-stakes problems.
In these settings, a plausible an
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits
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TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would
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Novartis Urges NRC to Establish Remote Supervision Compatibility Category B and Streamline Radioligand Therapy Licensing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 10, 2026
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
ATTN: Rulemakings Staff
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-001
RE: Comments on Proposed Rule - Reducing Barriers to Medical Use Licensing [NRC-2025-1237]
Introduction
Novartis Services, Inc. submits this letter on behalf of Nova
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On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release:
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On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
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New York City Bar Association Statement
The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law.
In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to ob
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Pega Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend for Q4 of 2026
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release:
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Pega Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend for Fourth Quarter of 2026
WALTHAM, Mass. - September 14, 2026 - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the enterprise AI software company for mission-critical work, today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, maintaining the company's current dividend program.
The Q4 2026 dividend will be paid on
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Phase 3 DESTINY-Lung04 Trial Shows First-Line Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Improves Progression-Free Survival in HER2-Mutant NSCLC
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Phase 3 DESTINY-Lung04 Trial Shows First-Line Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Improves Progression-Free Survival in HER2-Mutant NSCLC
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A new study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that first-line trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) significantly improved progression-free survival compared with pembrolizumab plus platinum-based chemotherapy in patient
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Regis Students Awarded $30,000 in Scholarships From Remick Foundation
WESTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- Regis College issued the following news:
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Regis Students Awarded $30,000 in Scholarships from Remick Foundation
September 14, 2026
This year, 11 Regis students have been selected to receive support from the Carole Remick Foundation, totaling $30,000. The scholarships honor the foundation's mission to empower future leaders who are committed to equity, empathy, and meaningful contributions to their communities.
"We are proud to welcome our largest coh
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Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to Indivisible Project Co-Executive Directors Levin, Greenberg
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Indivisible Project Co-Executive Directors Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Ezra Levin
Co-Executive Director
Indivisible Project
200 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC
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Ropes & Gray Advises AccentCare on Agreement to Sell Personal Care Division to Addus HomeCare Corporation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advises AccentCare on Agreement to Sell Personal Care Division to Addus HomeCare Corporation
Ropes & Gray has advised AccentCare on its entry into a definitive agreement to sell its personal care division to Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS), a provider of home care services, for an anticipated purchase price, after customary purchase price adjustments, of approximately $275.0
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Ropes & Gray Advises Appleby on Investment From New Mountain Capital to Accelerate Growth in Legal and Fiduciary Services
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advises Appleby on Investment from New Mountain Capital to Accelerate Growth in Legal and Fiduciary Services
Ropes & Gray has advised leading offshore legal and corporate services platform Appleby Global Group LLC ("Appleby") on a significant minority investment from affiliates of New Mountain Capital, LLC ("New Mountain"), a leading growth-oriented investment firm with approximately $
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Ryan Lovell, J.D. Named Chief Academic Officer at Wheeling University
WHEELING, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Wheeling University posted the following news:
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Ryan Lovell, J.D. Named Chief Academic Officer at Wheeling University
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WHEELING, W.Va., September 14 - Wheeling University has an experienced educational professional, Dr. Ryan Lovell, serving as its Chief Academic Officer.
"We welcome Dr. Lovell to the Wheeling University community. He is an accomplished leader who brings fresh ideas, vision, and dedication to our University," said Dianna M. Vargo,
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Sen. Warren Issues Letter to National Association of Insurance Commissioners CEO Johnston
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to National Association of Insurance Commissioners CEO Jeffrey C. Johnston:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Jeffrey C. Johnston
Chief Executive Officer
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
1101 K Street NW, Suite 650
Washington, D.C. 20005
Dear Mr. Johnston:
I write to reque
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Sens. Wyden, Warren Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary of the Treasury
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20220
Dea
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls.
The coalition is asking the
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SPHHS Dean's Seminar Will Focus on Reclaiming the Human Side of Public Health
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news:
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SPHHS Dean's Seminar Will Focus on Reclaiming the Human Side of Public Health
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Dr. Perry Halkitis
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences invites the campus community to a special SPHHS dean's seminar event featuring Perry Halkitis, dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health, on Friday, September 25th from 12-1 p.m. in the Seminar
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SPIC Brasil and GE Vernova Accelerate the Modernization of the Sao Simao Hydroelectric Plant, Achieving Important Performance Milestones
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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SPIC Brasil and GE Vernova accelerate the modernization of the Sao Simao hydroelectric plant, achieving important performance milestones
* Collaboration in engineering leads to a significant reduction in unit downtime.
* Upgrade program enhances efficiency and safety for long-term national energy security.
* The transition to 100% digital control systems marks an upgraded standard
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Statement from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on the Supreme Court Rejecting Trump's Restrictions on Mail Voting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
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Statement from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on the Supreme Court Rejecting Trump's Restrictions on Mail Voting
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Tonight, the Supreme Court of the United States rejected the Trump Administration's attempt to impose and enforce sweeping new mail-in ballot delivery restrictions that threatened to severely disrupt the midterm elections. Th
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Statement: don't trust the AI bros. But take the danger of AI seriously.
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release:
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Statement: don't trust the AI bros. But take the danger of AI seriously.
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AI "doomerism" is going mainstream. This week the heads of major frontier AI companies ratcheted up their rhetoric about how dangerous the technology they are building is, calling for a "pause" on AI development.
Digital rights group Fight for the Future, whi
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti 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 help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ
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The Future of Food is Here: Chancellor Reyes Announces $30 Million Gift from Paul and Diane Manning
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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The Future of Food is Here: Chancellor Reyes Announces $30 Million Gift from Paul and Diane Manning
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Chancellor Javier Reyes announced a $30 million gift to the university from alumnus Paul Manning ('77, '24 HON) and Diane Manning that will fund the expansive new Future of Food Initiative.
Chancellor Reyes' campuswide email message from Sept. 14 can be found below, and full details about th
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The Many vs. The Money: Global Movement Mobilises Against Carney's Investment Summit
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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The Many vs. The Money: Global Movement Mobilises Against Carney's Investment Summit
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As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney brings hundreds of global CEOs and investors together in Toronto, a growing international movement is challenging an economic model that puts corporate profit ahead
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The Strait of Hormuz, Korea's Energy Security, and the Limits on Charges for Passage
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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The Strait of Hormuz, Korea's Energy Security, and the Limits on Charges for Passage
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Key Takeaways:
* Calling a toll a "security fee" does not make it lawful under international law. If a ship must pay simply to transit the Strait, the payment remains a passage toll.
* A genuine service does not automatically justify making every ship pay. A coastal State must also have
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Thousands mobilize in Toronto against Carney investment summit
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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Thousands mobilize in Toronto against Carney investment summit
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Thousands of people joined a mass day of action in downtown Toronto on Monday, challenging the agenda of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's investment summit and calling for an economy that puts people and the planet befor
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Three Assumption Alumni Named to Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty List
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Assumption University posted the following news:
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Three Assumption Alumni Named to Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under Forty List
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The Worcester Business Journal, providing business news for New England's second-largest city, has released its 2026 40 Under Forty List honoring prominent young professionals in Central Massachusetts. This year, three Assumption alumni have been honored by being named to this list.
Ashley Riley '10 is a senior weal
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Two Salve business alums build careers at New York Yacht Club
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Sept. 14 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news:
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Two Salve business alums build careers at New York Yacht Club
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By Karen Carlo Ruhren
In early 2025, in search of an events coordinator, Julie Kasley '03 sifted through hundreds of resumes from applicants. The special events director at New York Yacht Club (NYYC) Harbour Court in Newport knew she needed someone with particular qualities. Positive energy, extraordinary flexibility and razor-sharp log
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots
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Court leaves a preliminary injunction in place through the November election; USPS cannot withhold mail ballots from voters
In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the U.S. Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the U.S. Postal Service (U
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release:
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots
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Court leaves a preliminary injunction in place through the November election; USPS cannot withhold mail ballots from voters
WASHINGTON - In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the U.S. Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release:
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots
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WASHINGTON - In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the U.S. Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would have significantly restricted mail voting and disenfran
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UC Researchers Seek to Combat Youth Weight Gain From Bipolar Medication
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC researchers seek to combat youth weight gain from bipolar medication
Cleveland.com highlights PCORI-funded initiative
By Tim Tedeschi, 513-556-5694, tedesctd@ucmail.uc.edu
September 14, 2026
Cleveland.com highlighted a University of Cincinnati initiative approved for funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to expand the implementation of healthy lifestyle interventions
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UMass Amherst Launches Historic, Transformational $120 Million Future of Food Initiative
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass Amherst Launches Historic, Transformational $120 Million Future of Food Initiative
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UMass Amherst is launching a $120 million effort to address real-world concerns as the global food system faces critical challenges related to climate change and sustainability, food safety and a growing population expected to reach 10 billion people by 2050. The initiative will include a new
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UMass Law Student Komal Pandit Named Newman Civic Fellow
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news:
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UMass Law student Komal Pandit named Newman Civic Fellow
Pandit recognized for commitment to community engagement and public service
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University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's School of Law (UMass Law) student Komal Pandit '28 has been named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, recognizing her commitment to community engagement and potential as a civic leader.
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University of Texas-Austin: New Low-Waste Chemistry Method Breaks Down Tough-to-Recycle Plastics
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news:
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New Low-Waste Chemistry Method Breaks Down Tough-to-Recycle Plastics
The method could help create plastic products with the best of both worlds by combining durability with an eco-friendly life cycle.
September 14, 2026
A new recycling technique could help tackle a major challenge: breaking down some of the toughest plastics without generating large amounts of waste.
A team led by researchers from
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Warren, Schiff, Padilla, Blumenthal Demand Freedom 250 Disclose Donations, Raise Concerns Over Whether Organization Was a Slush Fund for Trump Corruption, Pay-to-Play Politics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSida) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Schiff, Padilla, Blumenthal Demand Freedom 250 Disclose Donations, Raise Concerns Over Whether Organization Was a Slush Fund for Trump Corruption, Pay-to-Play Politics
Freedom 250 has received over $50 million from corporate sponsors, many of whom have ongoing business before the federal government
"The American people deserve to know who has or will finance Freedom 250,
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