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'Dancing with the Stars' Leaps Back Into the Ballroom as Tuesday's No. 1 Show, Delivering Nearly 7 Million Total Viewers -- Scores Show's Biggest Season Premiere in 6 Years

BURBANK, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Dancing with the Stars' Leaps Back Into the Ballroom as Tuesday's No. 1 Show, Delivering Nearly 7 Million Total Viewers -- Scores Show's Biggest Season Premiere in 6 Years * Series photos are available here. * "Dancing with the Stars" continues its unprecedented momentum, blasting off for Season 35 on ABC and Disney+ with 6.67 million Total Viewers, rising more

AG Remarks: Antitrust Enforcement in the Era of Checks and Balances Federalism (Sept. 15, 2026)

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * AG Remarks: Antitrust Enforcement in the Era of Checks and Balances Federalism (Sept. 15, 2026) * Georgetown Antitrust Symposium Keynote (September 15, 2026) In the antitrust world, federalism is having an important moment. This moment is 50 years in the making, as the Hart Scott Rodino ("HSR") Act, passed in 1976, envisions that states will act as partners in antitrust enforcement. more

Ahead of Vote on Senate Farm Bill, Sen. Schiff Releases New Reporting Highlighting Impact of Republican SNAP Cuts Making Food Insecurity Worse for Families

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Vote on Senate Farm Bill, Sen. Schiff Releases New Reporting Highlighting Impact of Republican SNAP Cuts Making Food Insecurity Worse for Families * As a result of Trump Administration policies, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, more than 330,000 Californians lost food benefits, including more than 156,000 children. Washington, D.C. - Washington, D.C. - Ahead of another markup o more

American Association of Bioanalysts Urges CMS to Establish Dedicated Andrology and Genetics Specialties

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services The Honorable Erica Schwartz Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Department of Health and Human Services Re: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Request for Information (CMS-3485-NC) Dear A more

American Geophysical Union: Beach-burrowing Beasties Shovel More Sand Than Any Other Animal on Earth

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release: * * * Beach-burrowing beasties shovel more sand than any other animal on Earth Millions of crustaceans shape California's beaches. Here's why their hard work matters. 16 September 2026 WASHINGTON -- At only an inch long, the sand hoppers skipping across California's Isla Vista Beach at dawn don't exactly look like a force of nature. But a new study reveals that these shrimp-like creatures migh more

Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Wealth Tax Advocates Admit "One-Time Tax" Could Become Permanent

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Wealth Tax Advocates Admit "One-Time Tax" Could Become Permanent John Kartch 09/15/2026 Advocates of the California "one-time" asset seizure ballot measure are already dreaming of a permanent state wealth tax. Asset seizure proponents Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman are both Marxist-leaning Berkeley professors from France who support the "one-time billionaire tax" -- Measure 40 -- on the California ball more

Annual LLNL Tech Transfer Report Highlights Mission Innovation Impact

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 17 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Annual LLNL tech transfer report highlights mission innovation impact Sept. 16, 2026 As a Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) enterprise, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)'s mission-focused research yields cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs with applications for bo more

Artera Urges CMS to Refrain From Imposing Certification Mandates on Non-Laboratory Sites Using Authorized Image Analysis Software

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 650-239-7018 www.artera.ai 1 September 14, 2026 Via Regulations.gov The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3485-NC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Request for Information: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendm more

As the Administration Continues Dangerous Effort to Exploit Federal Workers' Health Records, Sens. Schiff and Warner Demand End to Violation of Privacy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * As the Administration Continues Dangerous Effort to Exploit Federal Workers' Health Records, Sens. Schiff and Warner Demand End to Violation of Privacy * Washington, D.C. - Following the White House Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) failure to suspend their proposed collection of the personal medical records of millions of federal workers, retirees, and their families to be weaponized in emp more

Association of Independent California Colleges & Universities Urges Education Department to Eliminate Cost-Benefit Analysis Requirements for Campus Services and Facilities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1121 L Street, Suite 802, Sacramento, CA 95814 aiccu.edu September 15, 2026 Mr. Aaron Washington Oce of Postsecondary Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, D.C. 20202 Subject: Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-1042 Dear Mr. Washington: The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) is more

At CSULB, Tony Baxter '69 learned to imagine Disney's future

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * At CSULB, Tony Baxter '69 learned to imagine Disney's future * In November 2013, Tony Baxter '69 stood beside Mickey Mouse on Main Street, U.S.A., as a velvet curtain slipped from a second-story window. Behind it was his name, over the words: "Inventor: Imagination is in the Heart of our Creations." By then, Baxter had spent 42 years bringing some of Disney's most ambitious id more

Binghamton Alumni Make a Difference in Veteran Healthcare

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 16 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Pharmacists answer the call to serve Binghamton alumni make a difference in veteran healthcare By Ethan Knox '20 September 15, 2026 No degree from Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) looks exactly alike -- even for the students who end up in the same field. But there is one thing they all share: a need and desire to help those who need it. This is perhaps espe more

Bipartisan TWICE Act Championed by Reps. Carter, Higgins Passes in the House

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan TWICE Act Championed by Reps. Carter, Higgins Passes in the House * Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that the bipartisan TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act introduced by himself and Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program by ass more

BuildStrong America Urges HUD to Fully Fund Mitigation and Update Rebuilding Standards in Disaster Recovery Formula

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 901 7th St NW #200 Washington, DC 20001 September 11, 2026 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY: http://www.regulations.gov and Disaster_Recovery@hud.gov Regulations Division Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: Comments of BuildStrong Americ more

CAIR Condemns Vandalism Targeting Utah Synagogue, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns Vandalism Targeting Utah Synagogue, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation September 16, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned the recent vandalism targeting Temple Har Shalom in Park City, Utah. CAIR expressed solidarity with the Utah Jewish community and welcomed th more

CAIR-San Diego Welcomes San Diego City Council Unanimous Adoption of Islamophobia Definition

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-San Diego Welcomes San Diego City Council Unanimous Adoption of Islamophobia Definition September 16, 2026 Historic vote affirms San Diego's Muslim community, recognizes rising concerns about anti-Muslim hate, and marks a precedent with a step forward for religious freedom and belonging. The San Diego chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-San Diego) today welc more

Calif. Civil Rights Dept. Takes Burger King Franchisee, After School Program Operator to Court for Failure to Report Workforce Data

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- The California Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Department Takes Burger King Franchisee, After School Program Operator to Court for Failure to Report Workforce Data September 16, 2026 State uses data to help identify pay gaps in the workplace - SACRAMENTO - The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today announced taking legal action against California Food Management, LLC and Coast 2 Coast Coaching, Inc more

Calif. Food Banks Urges USDA to Conduct Comprehensive Impact Analysis on Funding Reductions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1616 Franklin Street, #300 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 272-4435 September 8, 2026 Maribelle Balbes U.S. Department of Agriculture 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria VA 22314 RE: Proposed Rule: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Changes in Federal-State Administrative Cost Sharing (FNS-2026-0595, RIN 0584-AF22) Dear M more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Cuts Red Tape to Accelerate New Zero-emissions Ferry Project in San Francisco Bay

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 16, 2026 Governor Newsom cuts red tape to accelerate new zero-emissions ferry project in San Francisco Bay California presses ahead with clean transportation future, while House Republicans vote to choke port communities with dirty air What you need to know: Governor Newsom cut red tape to fast-track a new pier in Berkeley for a zero-emission ferry connecting Berkeley, San Franc more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs New Law to Protect Workers, Require Disclosures on AI-generated Advertising

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 16, 2026 Governor Newsom signs new law to protect workers, require disclosures on AI-generated advertising What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 1050 (Ashby) to require clear disclosure when advertisements use performers generated by AI and protect workers in the creative industry. - LOS ANGELES - Expanding California's work to bring transparency and accountability t more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Visits Jay Leno's Garage to Sign Legislation Celebrating and Preserving California's Classic Car and Lowrider Heritage

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 16, 2026 Governor Newsom visits Jay Leno's Garage to sign legislation celebrating and preserving California's classic car and lowrider heritage What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed SB 1392 (Cortese), also known as Jay Leno's Law, creating a phased in smog check exemption for qualifying collector cars built between 1976 and 1985. The Governor also signed AB 2541 (M. Gonza more

Calif. State Parks: Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Boating Infrastructure Grants for Marina Operators

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release: * * * Division of Boating and Waterways Offers Boating Infrastructure Grants for Marina Operators SACRAMENTO - California State Parks' Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is now accepting letters of intent (LOI) from public and private entities interested in applying for the federal Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. These grants can fund up to more

California Home Health Providers Urge CMS to Withdraw Temporary Payment Adjustment and Strengthen Program Integrity

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. California Association for Health Services at Home 9355 East Stockton Blvd, Suite 217, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | p: 916.641.5795 | www.CAHSAH.org August 31, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services more

California Loggers Advocate Rescinding Roadless Rule to Boost Forest Management and Local Economies

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ASSOCIATED CALIFORNIA LOGGERS 555 CAPITOL MALL, SUITE 745 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814 (916) 441-7940 FAX 441-7942 www.calog.com To: USDA Secretary of Agriculture September 14, 2026 Ms. Brooke Rollins From: The Associated California Loggers Comments on Rescinding the Roadless Rule Madam Secretary Issue: The Roadles more

California Urges Reform of Disaster Recovery Formula to Better Address Wildfire and Rental Housing Needs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE May Lee State Office Complex 651 Bannon Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 263-2771 www.hcd.ca.gov September 14, 2026 Regulations Division, Office of General Couns more

Careers in Focus: Heather Anderson '97 on the business of sports entertainment

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Careers in Focus: Heather Anderson '97 on the business of sports entertainment * UCLA School of Law alum Heather Anderson '97 is vice president of original content and business affairs for ESPN, where she uses her legal training to lead business negotiations and deal strategy for several of the sports media giant's flagship programs, including 30 for 30, In the Aren more

Celebrating "What Holds Us" on iPhone 18 Pro

CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Celebrating "What Holds Us" on iPhone 18 Pro * Moments of touch, gaze, care, and shared experience -these are the core facets of "What Holds Us," a new photography exhibition that showcases original work shot exclusively on the brand-new iPhone 18 Pro. Exploring the people, places, and ideas that connect and g more

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Begins Island Fire Recovery

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Begins Island Fire Recovery * Details Cibola National Wildlife Refuge today announced it is working to restore habitat and infrastructure at the refuge following damage from the recent Island Fire, while maintaining waterfowl hunting opportunities in areas that remain safe and accessible. The Island Fire damaged irrigation infrastruc more

City of Los Angeles Urges HUD to Revise Disaster Recovery Formula to Better Address Wildfire Damage and Unmet Needs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Todd Richardson Office of Policy Development and Research Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7 th Street SW, Room 8138 RE: Notice on CDBG-DR Formula; Docket No. FR-6337-N-02 (August 13, 2026) The City of Los Angeles appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Department's Request fo more

Clarion celebrates new student center

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Clarion celebrates new student center * PennWest Clarion officially celebrated the opening of its new student center at Suites on Main South with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 16. Interim President Dr. James Fisher joined students, faculty, staff, university leaders and community members to mark the opening of the center, which brings dining, student organizations, services, the campus bookstore and more

CodePink: Disrupted - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Disrupted for Imposing Deadly Sanctions on Iran and Cuba

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * DISRUPTED: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Disrupted for Imposing Deadly Sanctions on Iran and Cuba Sept. 15, 2026 "Sanctions Kill, Sanctions Starve" Peace Activists Disrupt Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent WASHINGTON, D.C. - Peace activists from the National Iranian American more

Colorado to receive $2 million from nationwide Abbott settlement related to contaminated infant formula allegations

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado to receive $2 million from nationwide Abbott settlement related to contaminated infant formula allegations * Sept. 16, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado will receive approximately $2 million from a nationwide settlement agreement with Abbott Laboratories to settle allegations that the company filed false claims with federal and state p more

Congressman Biggs Introduces the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Introduces the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act to expand water supplies, accelerate critical infrastructure projects, and strengthen long-term water security throughout the Colorado River Basin. The landmark legislation come more

Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Block California Shipping Mandate

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Block California Shipping Mandate * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.J. Res. 210, a Congressional Review Act resolution overturning an Environmental Protection Agency action allowing California to enforce its own emissions requirements for ocean-going vessels while they are docked at p more

Consumer Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Robust Tailpipe Emission Standards, Alleviate Pain at the Pump

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Consumer Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Robust Tailpipe Emission Standards, Alleviate Pain at the Pump * Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829 Washington, DC -The National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, and 24 other public interest organizations sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging member more

Cotality Announces New Integrations With Total Expert

IRVINE, California, Sept. 17 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Cotality announces new integrations with Total Expert New integrations give mortgage lenders the ability to automate marketing outreach and deliver personalized insights to clients. IRVINE, Calif., September 16, 2026 - Cotality(TM), a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider announced Cotality's Precision Marketing and OneHomeowner are now availabl more

Court Pauses USDA Employee Relocations Following Lawsuit Challenging Illegal Reorganization

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Union] -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release: * * * Court Pauses USDA Employee Relocations Following Lawsuit Challenging Illegal Reorganization * Last week, a federal judge ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to pause the forced relocation of employees after NFFE and three other unions representing USDA workers filed a lawsuit challenging the agency's unlawful reorganization directives. The four unions - alon more

Court Rules Habitat Must Be Protected After FWS Attempts to Waive Protections for Less Than 40 Sierra Nevada Red Fox

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Court Rules Habitat Must Be Protected After FWS Attempts to Waive Protections for Less Than 40 Sierra Nevada Red Fox * Defenders of Wildlife earned a significant victory for the Endangered Species Act today when a federal district court found that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to not designate critical habitat for the endangered Sierra Nevada red fox was a violat more

Data Center Capex Grew 92 Percent in 2Q 2026, Driven by Surging AI Demand and Memory Costs, According to Dell'Oro Group

REDWOOD CITY, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Data Center Capex Grew 92 Percent in 2Q 2026, Driven by Surging AI Demand and Memory Costs, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - September 16, 2026 - According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the more

Delta One uncorks bold new wine program, brings Napa icons and global classics onboard

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta One uncorks bold new wine program, brings Napa icons and global classics onboard * At Delta, every detail of the travel experience is designed to help customers connect with the world around them. That philosophy is at the heart of Delta's new wine program, a thoughtfully curated collection that balances iconic Napa Valley producers with globally recognized wine regions, pouring onboard more

Discovery in Action: CSU GUIDE Grants Put Students at the Center of Research

LONG BEACH, California, Sept. 17 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * Discovery in Action: CSU GUIDE Grants Put Students at the Center of Research By Hazel Kelly 9/16/2026 A new program expands access to hands-on research and immersive scholarship experiences for nearly 4,000 students across the CSU system. A new CSU grant initiative is supporting 26 undergraduate research experiences across 19 universities, benefiting nearly 4,000 students. The 2026-27 Growth in more

Duane Morris Welcomes Antitrust Trial Partner Jordy Hur in Washington, D.C.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Welcomes Antitrust Trial Partner Jordy Hur in Washington, D.C. * WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2026-Jordy Hur has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm's Trial Practice Group in its Washington, D.C., office. "Our Trial Practice Group continues to deliver outstanding performance in a high-demand environment. Notably, we've had terrific more

EEOC Recovers Over $97,000 in Two Pregnancy Discrimination Charges

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Recovers Over $97,000 in Two Pregnancy Discrimination Charges * Pair of West Coast employers resolve federal complaints over firing of pregnant women and refusal to accommodate their pregnancies SAN FRANCISCO -The San Francisco District of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) successfully conciliated two discrimination charges on behalf of pregnant women, the more

Elara Caring Criticizes CMS Proposed Rule for CY2027 Home Health Payment and Program Integrity Policies

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 3010 LBJ FRWY, STE 1100 DALLAS TX 75234 Via Electronic Submission August 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 RE: Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) more

Energy Forums and Cyber Exercises Drive Next-Level Resilience at Fort Hunter Liggett

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Energy Forums and Cyber Exercises Drive Next-Level Resilience at Fort Hunter Liggett * FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - For more than a decade, the U.S. Army Reserve-funded installation Fort Hunter Liggett has steadily advanced one of the Department of the Army's most resilient and forward leaning energy and water programs. Through sustained investment in modern technologies, the installatio more

Ernst Earns Award for Championing Iowa Pork Producers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Earns Award for Championing Iowa Pork Producers * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, received the National Pork Producers Council's (NPPC) inaugural "Bringing Home the Bacon" Congressional Award in recognition of her work supporting America's 60,000-plus pork producers. Senator Ernst receives the inaugural "Bringing Home the Bacon" more

Ernst, Miller-Meeks Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Expose Boondoggles

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Miller-Meeks Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Expose Boondoggles * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives' unanimous passage of their bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act. This legislation requires taxpayer-funded projects that are more than $1 billion over budget o more

Everytown for Gun Safety Urges to Rescind Rules Weakening Silencer Export Oversight

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy U.S. Department of State SA-1 Columbia Plaza 2401 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20522 Regulatory Policy Division Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Re: Docket Number DOS-2026-0760 more

Fatima Abbas, Former Director of the U.S. Treasury Office of Tribal and Native Affairs, Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C.

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Fatima Abbas, Former Director of the U.S. Treasury Office of Tribal and Native Affairs, Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C. * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2026) - Holland & Knight has bolstered its Federal Government Affairs Practice with the addition of Fatima Abbas, longstanding director of the Office of Tribal and Native Affairs at the U.S. Department of more

Federal Register: Justice Dept. Issues Antitrust Notice Following Customer Experience Hub Membership Expansion

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Customer Experience Hub Notice is hereby given that, on January 7, 2026, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. ("the Act"), The Customer Experience Hub ("CX Hub") has filed written notifications si more

Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among its 2026 America's Top Lawyers

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Forbes Names Two Hunton Partners Among its 2026 America's Top Lawyers * Hunton partners Ann Marie Mortimer and Lisa J. Sotto have been recognized by Forbes among its 2026 list of America's Top Lawyers. The list, now in its third year, honors top lawyers who "offer more than just legal acumen-they are a trusted counselor in every sense of the word." Through a rigorous, multi- more

Four Students Recognized for Research Excellence with the 2026 Undergraduate Library Research Prize

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Four Students Recognized for Research Excellence with the 2026 Undergraduate Library Research Prize * What connects obesity, microbes and cancer progression? Do the tools we use to measure healthy eating reflect diverse communities? How does the media narrative around Asian American student activism diverge from the historical record? Can a new mathematical framework solve a longs more

GA-ASI Mojave First UAS To Complete Battlefield Short Field Ops

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Mojave First UAS To Complete Battlefield Short Field Ops * Short Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Validates Austere Field Capabilities POCHEON-SI, GYEONGGI-DO, Republic of KOREA (ROK) - 16 September 2026 - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Hanwha Aerospace have completed the first-ever flight operations from a simulated battlefie more

Georgia State University: Mount Wilson Telescope Array Earns New National Science Foundation Funding for Fiber-Optic Connections

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Mount Wilson Telescope Array Earns New National Science Foundation Funding for Fiber-Optic Connections September 15, 2026 ATLANTA -- Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array is marking a major new investment in the facility's future as its global research community continues to expand. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Georgia State a $91 more

Gibson Dunn Continues Global Expansion of Market-Leading Data Center Practice With Noah Hansford and Terrie Khoshbin in Dallas

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Continues Global Expansion of Market-Leading Data Center Practice With Noah Hansford and Terrie Khoshbin in Dallas * Gibson Dunn announced today that Noah Hansford has joined as a partner and Terrie Khoshbin as senior counsel in Dallas, adding depth in the U.S. to a data center practice that has advised on more than 350 matters worldwide this year. more

Global Arbitration Review Highlights Paul Hastings' Further Arbitration Growth Related to Europe, Africa and Latin America

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Global Arbitration Review Highlights Paul Hastings' Further Arbitration Growth Related to Europe, Africa and Latin America * Global Arbitration Review (GAR) features the further enhancement of Paul Hastings' international arbitration experience in key sectors related to Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Latin America with the addition of two of counsel, Anais Har more

GOLDEN MUSSELS: Harder's Control and Eradication Bill Advancing in Congress

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * GOLDEN MUSSELS: Harder's Control and Eradication Bill Advancing in Congress * U.S. Fish and Wildlife signals support for Harder's bill during legislative hearing earlier todayVIDEO from the hearing is available here WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced that his bill to stop the golden mussel invasion is advancing in Congress. Earlier today, the U.S. House Natural Resources S more

Governor Newsom Announces Appointments on Sept. 16, 2026

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 16, 2026 Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.16.2026 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Patrick Brown, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Housing Development and Finance Committee. Brown has been Assistant Deputy Director of Administration and Management and Chief Financial Officer at the Californi more

Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Ensure Federal Energy Investments Create Good-Paying Jobs and Benefit Workers and Communities

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Ensure Federal Energy Investments Create Good-Paying Jobs and Benefit Workers and Communities WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act, legisla more

Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks off at UC Merced

MERCED, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news: * * * Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks off at UC Merced * UC Merced's Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations got off to a lively, colorful start on Tuesday, with a performance by Mariachi Los Bobcats, food and tabling in the university's Conference Center. Attendees received a Loteria-themed T-shirt and were entered into a raffle drawing for a special deck and player cards of the Mexican bingo-like gam more

Hologic Urges CMS to Establish Dedicated Molecular Oncology Specialty Under Laboratory Regulations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 10210 Genetic Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92121 USA | +1.858.410.8000 | Hologic.com September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3485-NC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Response to Request for Informatio more

Hope College Accepted into NORDP Consultants Program Cohort

HOLLAND, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope College Accepted into NORDP Consultants Program Cohort * Now entering the final phase of National Science Foundation funding, Emory University and the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) announced that Hope College is one of four higher-education institutions accepted into NORDP's fifth Consultants Program cohort. Ranked #22 nationally among all undergraduate research programs, more

House Budget Committee Unanimously Advances Two Bills to Improve Budget Process

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 House Budget Committee Unanimously Advances Two Bills to Improve Budget Process WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the House Budget Committee unanimously voted to advance H.R. 6470, the Increasing Baseline Updates Act and H.R. 4464, the Preventive Health Savings Act. Both pieces of legislation improve the data the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) more

HOUSE PASSES MATSUI'S BIPARTISAN BILL TO CUT DIESEL POLLUTION, PROTECT SACRAMENTO FAMILIES

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE PASSES MATSUI'S BIPARTISAN BILL TO CUT DIESEL POLLUTION, PROTECT SACRAMENTO FAMILIES * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) successfully passed the bipartisan Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, legislation to protect public health and lower the cost of replacing older, heavily polluting diesel engines. The bill, co-led by Representatives Ken Calvert (R-CA), more

House Passes Pingree Bill to Cut Diesel Pollution, Protect Maine Families

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Pingree Bill to Cut Diesel Pollution, Protect Maine Families * Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) applauded the passage of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting public health and lowering the cost of replacing older, heavily polluting diesel engines. Introduced by Pingree and Reps. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), a more

House Unanimously Passes Senator Collins' Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * House Unanimously Passes Senator Collins' Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act. Senator Collins introduced the bill with Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), with Senator Angus King (I-ME) joining them as an original cosponsor. more

Huffman Demands Answers After Park Service Quietly Hires Contractors for Trump Golf Course

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman Demands Answers After Park Service Quietly Hires Contractors for Trump Golf Course * #Contracts were found buried in a federal procurement database days before Congress leaves town; one construction contract worth up to $49 million is forecast for January 2027 Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) revealed during a committee more

Introducing UAlbany's Information Science PhD Program Director: 5Qs With Elyse Zavar

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Introducing UAlbany's Information Science PhD Program Director: 5Qs with Elyse Zavar By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 16, 2026) -- The University at Albany's College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) has a new face leading its Information Science PhD Program. Elyse Zavar joined CEHC this fall as the director of the Information Science PhD Program and as an associate more

ITA Approves Duty-Free Entry for Scientific Instruments

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has approved applications from universities, national laboratories and research organizations seeking duty-free entry of scientific instruments after finding that no instruments of equivalent scientific value were being manufactured in the U.S. for the intended uses when the equipment was ordered. The decision was issued under Section 6(c) of the Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Imp more

Joel Yuen-Zhou Named Blavatnik Finalist

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Joel Yuen-Zhou Named Blavatnik Finalist * University of California San Diego Professor of Chemistry Joel Yuen-Zhou has been named one of 18 finalists for the 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists. The highly coveted awards, given by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences, recognize exceptional early career scientists and engineers whose more

Johns Hopkins Launches Global Search to Identify Its Next Provost

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Johns Hopkins launches global search to identify its next provost The process will be led by a 25-member search committee chaired by Theodore DeWeese, dean of the medical faculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine - A 25-member universitywide search committee has been selected to help lead a global search to identify Johns Hopkins University's next provost, the institution's chief academic officer. Th more

Johns Hopkins: How the $17 Billion Meta Settlement Could Reshape Mental Health Research and Policy in the Digital Age

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Published September 16, 2026 How the $17 Billion Meta Settlement Could Reshape Mental Health Research and Policy in the Digital Age A coalition of state attorneys general claimed that the social media giant harmed young users and violated child privacy protection laws. - In August, Meta Platforms, Inc.--the parent company of Facebook and Instagram--settled a more

Justice Department Sues San Jose for Unconstitutional $1600 Firearm Permit Fee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Sues San Jose for Unconstitutional $1600 Firearm Permit Fee September 16, 2026 Today, the Justice Department filed suit against the City of San Jose, California, and the San Jose Police Department for charging private individuals unreasonable fees to exercise their Second Amendment right to lawfully carry a firearm. At nearly $1,600 per license, the City's application fee to car more

Kamlager-Dove, Salazar, Carter Launch Bipartisan MoMEntS Caucus to Champion America's Creative and Entertainment Economy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Salazar, Carter Launch Bipartisan MoMEntS Caucus to Champion America's Creative and Entertainment Economy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) launched the bipartisan Movies, Music, Entertainment, & Sports (MoMEntS) Caucus, a forum to educate and engage Members of Congress on issues affecting America's creative and entertainment economy. The caucus more

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Discover the Telescope Redefining Small-satellite Optics in the Big Ideas Lab Podcast

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Discover the telescope redefining small-satellite optics in the Big Ideas Lab podcast CODA, an all-aluminum, compact optics system designed for a new class of low-cost, high-impact missions, launched into orbit for the first time aboard NASA's Pandora mission in January 2026. Built in partnership with Corning Incorporated, the telescope is an ambitious piec more

LeadingAge Raises Concerns Over Proposed Medicare Home Health Payment Cuts and Enrollment Policies

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 Subject: CMS-1844-P Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH more

LENO'S LAW SIGNED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR NEWSOM

DIAMOND BAR, California, Sept. 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * LENO'S LAW SIGNED BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR NEWSOM * \-Automotive community celebrates landmark win in the fight to preserve the Golden State's automotive heritage - LOS ANGELES (Sept. 16, 2026) - In a historic moment for California's automotive heritage and enthusiasts, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Leno's Law (Senate Bill 1392) at the garage own more

Liberty Justice Center Urges Supreme Court to Protect Parents' Right to Challenge Washington's Runaway-Child Laws

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Urges Supreme Court to Protect Parents' Right to Challenge Washington's Runaway-Child Laws * WASHINGTON | Sept. 16, 2026-The Liberty Justice Center's PARENTS Initiative, together with the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies, filed an amicus brief in International Partners for Ethical Care, Inc. v. Ferguson on September 15, 2026 urging the more

Littler: Canada - Minimum Wage Increases Effective October 1, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Canada: Minimum Wage Increases Effective October 1, 2026 By Monty Verlint and Joe St. James September 16, 2026 Canadian employers should be aware of minimum wage increases taking effect across various provinces beginning in October. Many of these wage adjustments are regularly scheduled to keep pace with inflation and other cost-of-living increases. However, employers should be mindful that various more

Littler: Portugal and Spain Publish Drafts to Implement Portions of the EU Pay Transparency Directive

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Portugal and Spain Publish Drafts to Implement Portions of the EU Pay Transparency Directive By Raquel Romero Gonzalez, Rui Rego Soares, Nuno Abranches Pinto, and Morgan Matson September 16, 2026 At a Glance * Portugal and Spain have published draft legislation to transpose parts of the EU Pay Transparency Directive into their respective national laws. * While the Portuguese and Spanish drafts are more

Live Nation Makes Show Day Easier for Fans With Salesforce's Agentforce

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Live Nation Makes Show Day Easier for Fans With Salesforce's Agentforce * SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES -September 16, 2026 -Today at Dreamforce, Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the #1 AI CRM, and Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) announced an expansion of Live Nation's use of Agentforce, bringing 24/7 fan support to Live more

LLNL Employees Raise More Than $257K Through the 2026 Open Match Giving Campaign

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL employees raise more than $257K through the 2026 Open Match Giving Campaign Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) employees contributed more than $257,000 to charitable causes through the 2026 Open Match Giving Campaign, a year-round giving opportunity offered through LLNL Giving Pathways and the Helping Others More Effectively (HOME) Campaign. more

LLUH leaders celebrate opening of EmPATH Unit for behavioral health needs

LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 16 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * LLUH leaders celebrate opening of EmPATH Unit for behavioral health needs * A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, September 15 for the EmPATH Unit, which is expected to be fully operational in 2027. Loma Linda University Health leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, September 15, for a new EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) Unit -a move that marks a more

LSUS to set another summer record with more than 1,600 graduates

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS to set another summer record with more than 1,600 graduates * SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport set a second straight summer graduation record with more than 1,622 college degrees conferred, besting its previous mark by about 70 graduates. The University will ceremoniously award those degrees Friday at two summer graduation ceremonies at Brookshire Grocery Arena. LSUS graduates more

Major Richard Star Act Discharge Petition Reaches 218 Signatures

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Major Richard Star Act Discharge Petition Reaches 218 Signatures WASHINGTON -- Last night, the Major Richard Star Act discharge petition, championed by House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) and Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), reached the 218 signatures needed to force a vote on th more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.25M Sale of Walgreens Property in Austintown, Ohio

ENCINO, California, Sept. 17 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.25M Sale of Walgreens Property in Austintown, Ohio AUSTINTOWN, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased Walgreens property in Austintown, Ohio, for $3,247,367. "Our team completed the sale o more

Mich. Democratic Party: New Report - How Mike Rogers "Helped Fuel the Opioid Crisis" [Drop Site News]

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 NEW REPORT: How Mike Rogers "Helped Fuel the Opioid Crisis" [Drop Site News] LANSING -- New reporting exposes previously-unreported details about how corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers "helped fuel the opioid crisis" - highlighting how Rogers "spent most of his 12 years in Congress tied at the policy hip with opioid-producer front-groups," "stak[ing] his name to an indus more

Miller-Meeks, Ernst Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act Passes Congress, Heads to President's Desk

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks, Ernst Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act Passes Congress, Heads to President's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. House of Representatives has given final passage to the bipartisan Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, legislation led by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) requiring public disclosure of taxpayer-funded projects that are more more

More Than $600,000 in Grants Will Support San Diego Business Owners as They Start, Grow and Sustain Their Businesses

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 16 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * More Than $600,000 in Grants Will Support San Diego Business Owners as They Start, Grow and Sustain Their Businesses * September 16, 2026 - San Diego, CA - More business owners across San Diego County will be equipped with the skills, resources and support needed to build stronger businesses through more than $610,000 in El Camino Fund grants awarded by San Diego Foundation (SDF) to nine nonp more

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Announces Effort to Convert Nearly $10 Billion in Municipal Mutual Funds to ETFs

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Investment Management Announces Effort to Convert Nearly $10 Billion in Municipal Mutual Funds to ETFs Sep 16, 2026 New York -- Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) today announced an effort to convert eight municipal bond mutual funds into seven newly created exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and one existing ETF, representing nearly $10 billion in more

MSACL Clinical Advisory Committee Urges CMS to Involve Laboratory Professionals in CLIA Modernization

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of the MSACL Clinical Advisory Committee CLIA Modernization Workgroup on File Code CMS-3485-NC Modernization of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Regulations - Request for Information Prepared and submitted by the MSACL CAC CLIA Modernization Workgroup 14 September 2026 Administrator, more

N.J. A.G. Davenport: Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products September 16, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that New Jersey has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to settle allegations that more

National Council on Family Relations: Lamar University and Edmonds College Programs Receive CFLE Approval

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * Lamar University and Edmonds College Programs Receive CFLE Approval September 16, 2026 Degree programs at Lamar University and Edmonds College are now approved by NCFR as meeting the criteria for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential. The Bachelor of Science in Family Science at Lamar University provides an in-depth exploration of interrelationships among a family and it more

National study finds violence affects millions across US with links to health, economic hardship

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * National study finds violence affects millions across US with links to health, economic hardship * A new national study reveals the widespread reach of violence across the United States, finding that more than half of U.S. adults have experienced physical violence and nearly half have experienced sexual violence in their lifetimes. The U.S. National Study on Violence Experiences Across the Lifespan more

NetApp and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Partner to Enable Data-Driven Operational Excellence

SUNNYVALE, California, Sept. 17 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: * * * NetApp and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Partner to Enable Data-Driven Operational Excellence New sponsorship expands NetApp's presence across the NFL, delivering trusted data, intelligence, and the ability to perform in critical moments SAN JOSE, Calif. - September 16, 2026 - NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, t more

Netflix Announces the Tyo-haha-har of Festive Cheer as The Great Indian Kapil Show Returns for Season 5

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix announces the Tyo-haha-har of Festive Cheer as The Great Indian Kapil Show Returns for Season 5 16 September 2026 This festive season, the celebrations are getting a whole lot louder, the laughter a whole lot crazier, and the family WhatsApp groups a whole lot more entertaining! Netflix is all set to bring back India's favourite comedy gang with The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5, premi more

Netflix Awards Catalog: Complete List of Academy Award, Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA Wins and Nominations

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Awards Catalog: Complete List of Academy Award(R), Emmy(R), Golden Globe(R) and BAFTA Wins and Nominations 16 September 2026 We're incredibly proud of the Netflix films, series and specials that have received awards over the years. They are testaments to the immensely talented artists in front of and behind the camera who bring their very best work to Netflix, making us a global destinati more

Netflix: Creative Asia Returns to BIFF, Bringing Diverse Programming to Nurture Asia's Emerging Filmmakers for a Third Year

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Creative Asia Returns to BIFF, Bringing Diverse Programming to Nurture Asia's Emerging Filmmakers for a Third Year 16 September 2026 Netflix, in partnership with the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), is bringing Creative Asia back for a third consecutive year -- its biggest edition yet, with programming developed alongside BIFF, the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) and the Motion P more

Netflix: Sparks Fly in the Official Trailer for Love Is Blind - Netherlands

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Sparks fly in the official trailer for Love Is Blind: Netherlands 16 September 2026 Netflix today unveils the trailer for Love Is Blind: Netherlands Just one day after revealing the 30 single men and women, viewers get their first look as they embark on their search for love. Hosted by Nicolette van Dam and Bas Smit, Love Is Blind: Netherlands premieres exclusively on Netflix on September 30. Ab more

New Army Agreement Fuels Opportunities at CBU

RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 17 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * New Army agreement fuels opportunities at CBU Riverside, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2026) -- Earlier this summer, California Baptist University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. This MOU creates opportunities for collaboration in scientific, technical and defense-related innovation. The agreement expands a growing netwo more

New CATF report identifies how states in deregulated power markets can achieve long-term clean energy goals with state-led planning and procurement

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 [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: * * * New CATF report identifies how states in deregulated power markets can achieve long-term clean energy goals with state-led planning and procurement * A new report from Clean Air Task Forc more

New report shows that cuts to SNAP and WIC are fueling a hunger and public health crisis

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] (TNSrpt) -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * New report shows that cuts to SNAP and WIC are fueling a hunger and public health crisis * Federal cuts to food assistance programs are inflicting real hardships for American families. Millions are losing access to SNAP and WIC as grocery prices continue to climb. Today, the Campaign for the Public's Health, an American Public Health Association more

Northern Valley Yokut/Costanoan Tribe and California State Parks Formalize Collaboration With Signing Memorandum of Understanding

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Northern Valley Yokut/Costanoan Tribe and California State Parks Formalize Collaboration with Signing Memorandum of Understanding ALAMEDA-TESLA PROPERTY -- The Northern Valley Yokut/Costanoan Tribe (NVYT) and State Parks signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Sept. 5 for the parks within NVYT's ancestral territory. The signi more

Nostalgia Is Driving a New Generation Back to Physical Media, CSUN Prof says

NORTHRIDGE, California, Sept. 16 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Nostalgia Is Driving a New Generation Back to Physical Media, CSUN Prof says * Media Contact: Javier Rojas, Javier.rojas@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130 At a time when nearly everything is available at the click of a button, young adults are doing something unexpected: going back in time. As streaming services and digital platforms dominate entertainment, a growing number of young pe more

Open Door Community Health Centers Urges CMS to Permit Flexible Session Durations and Larger Group Sizes

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Formal Comments on Proposed HCPCS Code GSMAS Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) Public Comment on Proposed HCPCS Submitted to: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regarding: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule, HCPCS Code GSMAS Submitted by: Open Door Community Health Centers Open Door Communit more

Oracle Releases Java 27 and Strengthens Post-Quantum Cryptography Support

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 16 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle Releases Java 27 and Strengthens Post-Quantum Cryptography Support New release delivers nine JDK Enhancement Proposals to boost developer productivity and improve application performance while strengthening Java's post-quantum cryptography and AI capabilities Release offers JavaFX 27 to help developers build interactive user experiences, and Helidon 2 more

Oracle: Responsible Path Forward for Project Lighthouse

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 17 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * A Responsible Path Forward for Project Lighthouse Sep 16, 2026 Oracle is committed to building Project Lighthouse responsibly and to working openly with Wisconsin communities, state leaders, and our partners. This is why we are partnering closely with American Transmission Co. on its revised certificate of public convenience and necessity application for the more

Over a Hundred House Democrats Demand Congress Stay in Session to Confront AI Crisis

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Over a Hundred House Democrats Demand Congress Stay in Session to Confront AI Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, 107 House Democrats demanded Speaker Mike Johnson cancel the upcoming recess to vote on legislation creating AI safeguards. Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16), George Whitesides (CA-27) Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) led the letter and garnered support from colleagues in more

Padilla Presses Patel on Election Interference, Secures Commitment FBI Will Not Seize Ballots or Voting Machines Ahead of Midterms

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Presses Patel on Election Interference, Secures Commitment FBI Will Not Seize Ballots or Voting Machines Ahead of Midterms * Padilla also raised AI security, immigration enforcement concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, pressed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on t more

Padilla, Durbin, Blumenthal, Whitehouse, Jayapal, Raskin Introduce Resolution to Block Trump Administration Rule Restricting International Students, Exchange Visitors, and Foreign Journalists

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Blumenthal, Whitehouse, Jayapal, Raskin Introduce Resolution to Block Trump Administration Rule Restricting International Students, Exchange Visitors, and Foreign Journalists * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judi more

Padilla, Schiff, Costa, Huffman Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Costa, Huffman Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, along with U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.-21) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural more

Penobscot Nation and Trust for Public Land Complete First Phase of Wahsehtek Land Return

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Penobscot Nation and Trust for Public Land Complete First Phase of Wahsehtek Land Return September 17th, 2026 PENOBSCOT COUNTY, Maine - Penobscot Nation and Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced the conveyance of the first phase of a landmark effort to return over 30,000 acres of ancestral land surrounding Wahsehtek--the East Branch of the Penobscot River--to Penobscot Nation. Comp more

Pepperdine University to Host the Sixth Annual Human-Centered AI Conference and the Inaugural Summit on Faith in AI

MALIBU, California, Sept. 17 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine University to Host the Sixth Annual Human-Centered AI Conference and the Inaugural Summit on Faith in AI September 16, 2026 Pepperdine University will host the 6th annual Human-Centered AI Conference, as well as the inaugural Global Summit on Faith in AI this fall. On September 25-26, leading AI practitioners, researchers, corporate executives, and global religious figures will converge in Mali more

Photographer's eye illuminates history of modern painting

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 16 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Photographer's eye illuminates history of modern painting * When modern photography was introduced via the daguerreotype in 1839, it had a level of verisimilitude that painting couldn't match. That forced painters to expand their creative palette with more subjective perspectives that eventually led to impressionism, modernism and other adventurous forms. At least that's the conventional thinking. It's also ve more

POLITICO Announces Major Investment in Tech Policy Coverage With Debut of Decoded by POLITICO

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * POLITICO Announces Major Investment in Tech Policy Coverage with Debut of Decoded by POLITICO 09/16/2026 New global technology policy franchise draws on nearly 50 journalists around the world to explain the collision of technology, power and policy ARLINGTON, Va. -- POLITICO, the world's leading news organization covering politics and policy, today announced the launch of Decoded by POLITICO, a new global tec more

President Donald J. Trump Makes Critical IRF Appointments

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued the following news release: * * * President Donald J. Trump Makes Critical IRF Appointments Sep 16, 2026 Washington, DC - The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) welcomes President Donald J. Trump's nominations of Jane "Cissie" Lynch to be the Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom (IRF) and the appointments of Andrew Brunson, Robert Barron, and Joe Grogan t more

Ranking Member Lofgren Meets with AI Companies to Discuss Recent Loss of Control Events

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Meets with AI Companies to Discuss Recent Loss of Control Events * (Washington, DC) - Today, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a bipartisan meeting with representatives from Hugging Face, METR, OpenAI, and Anthropic. During the roundtable, Members discussed recent loss-of-control incidents among different AI systems and how to prevent these events fro more

Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Biotechnology Innovation and Biosecurity

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Hearing on Biotechnology Innovation and Biosecurity * (Washington, DC) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding an Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee hearing titled, Balancing Biotechnology Innovation and Biosecurity: Securing U.S. Leadership in a Global Race. Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren's (D-CA) opening stateme more

RELEASE: Bipartisan Members of Congress Found Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Bipartisan Members of Congress Found Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, September 16, 2026, U.S. Representatives Brian Jack (GA-03), Laura Friedman (CA-30), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) founded the bipartisan Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus. The biparti more

REP LIEU'S BILL TO PREVENT FENTANYL OVERDOSES PASSES THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU'S BILL TO PREVENT FENTANYL OVERDOSES PASSES THE HOUSE * WASHINGTON D.C. -Today, the House of Representatives passed Tyler's Law, a bipartisan bill designed to prevent fentanyl overdoses in the United States. Introduced by Congressman Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles County, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Tyler's Law requires the Department of Health and more

Rep. Bera Opposes Bill Granting President Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Opposes Bill Granting President Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 5334: "I have a long history of standing with the Ukrainian people as they courageously defend their homeland against Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion. I continue to support providing Ukraine with more

Rep. Clyde Honors Winton Machine Company as Special Georgian of the Ninth

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Honors Winton Machine Company as Special Georgian of the Ninth * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) recognized Winton Machine of Suwanee, Georgia as a Special Georgian of the Ninth in celebration of the company's selection as one of the five finalists advancing to the grand finale of the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competiti more

Rep. Min Leads OC Delegation in Bipartisan Bill to Name Irvine Post Office After Songbird of Manzanar, Mary Kageyama Nomura

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Min Leads OC Delegation in Bipartisan Bill to Name Irvine Post Office After Songbird of Manzanar, Mary Kageyama Nomura * Washington, DC. -Representative Dave Min (CA-47) introduced legislation to designate the United States Postal Service facility located in Irvine as the "Mary Kageyama Nomura Post Office Building," honoring the life and legacy of Mary Kageyama Nomura, widely known as the "Song more

Rep. Mullin's Nitrous Oxide Safety Act Passes Committee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin's Nitrous Oxide Safety Act Passes Committee * Washington, D.C. - The momentum behind a bipartisan effort by U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) to protect consumers from nitrous oxide abuse continued today as his bill cleared a critical legislative step, just two weeks after parent advocates traveled to Capitol Hill to call for action against this dangerous product. Rep. Mullin's Nitrou more

Rep. Panetta Applauds Signing of Stop Secret Spending Act Into Law

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Applauds Signing of Stop Secret Spending Act Into Law * Washington, D.C. - United States Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Barry Moore (AL-01) announced that their bipartisan, bicameral Stop Secret Spending Act was signed into law to require public disclosure of previously hidden government expenditures. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Gary Peters (D-MI) led the legislation more

Rep. Panetta's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Passes House Unanimously * Rep. Panetta speaks on the House floor to push for the passage of his bipartisan legislation to stem the flow of illicit xylazine. To watch the video, click HERE or on the above photo Washington, D.C. - The bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, introduced by United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA more

Rep. Sara Jacobs Calls on Speaker Johnson to Cancel Recess to Act on AI; Speaker Johnson Starts Recess Early

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sara Jacobs Calls on Speaker Johnson to Cancel Recess to Act on AI; Speaker Johnson Starts Recess Early * Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) joined Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Ted Lieu (CA-36), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) at a press conference, calling on Speaker Johnson to cancel the upcoming congressional recess and keep lawmakers in Washington to find consensus and pass AI safety legislation; instead, Spe more

Report From University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education: California Higher Education Policy - The 2025-26 Legislative Session

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSCrpt) -- California Higher Education Policy: The 2025-26 Legislative Session - A report from University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education - September 2026 (18 pages) * * * Contents Introduction ... 1 POLICY AREAS 1 Dual Enrollment: The Door Widens, but the Supports Do Not ... 2 2 The Community College Baccalaureate: Making a Bachelor's Degree Attainable ... 4 3 State Designations in the Shadow of Federal Retreat ... 6 4 Foster and System- more

Representatives Tran, Williams Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Foreign Threats

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Tran, Williams Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Foreign Threats * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Derek Tran's (D-CA-45) announced today the successful advancement of bipartisan legislation to protect small businesses against threats from foreign adversaries. Tran helped introduce H.R. 10329, the Combating Foreign Threats to Mai more

Republicans are Unlocking Affordable, Available, and Reliable American Energy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans are Unlocking Affordable, Available, and Reliable American Energy * "We have the resources. We have the workers. We have the technology. What we lack is a permitting system that allows us to use them effectively. That is why Congress must pass meaningful permitting reform this year." WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today shared how Republicans are making more

Researchers challenge NIH screening of grants for disfavored viewpoints

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Science] -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release: * * * Researchers challenge NIH screening of grants for disfavored viewpoints * Class action lawsuit seeks to stop censorship and termination of federally funded scientific research SAN FRANCISCO -Today, researchers filed a class action lawsuit challenging the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) policy of blocking grants in order to censor views it disagrees with, more

Salesforce Expands Missionforce with Purpose-Built AI and New Partnership with OpenAI to Advance Mission Intelligence

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Expands Missionforce with Purpose-Built AI and New Partnership with OpenAI to Advance Mission Intelligence * Missionforce plans to integrate OpenAI's frontier models to power government missions New AI capabilities deliver faster service for citizens, less manual work for government teams, and support for more

Schiff and Kaine File Oman War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff and Kaine File Oman War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) filed a War Powers Resolution to prohibit the use of the U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities in or against Oman. Last month, President Donald Trump threatened to "bomb the shit" out of Oman if it interferes with the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. more

Schiff, Padilla, Costa, Huffman Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff, Padilla, Costa, Huffman Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer to Trump Donor * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, along with U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (D-Calif.-21) and Jared Huffman (D-Calif.-02), Ranking Member of the House Natural more

SEC Proposals to Silence Shareholders Would Undermine Property Rights and Trust in Public Markets

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 16 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * SEC Proposals to Silence Shareholders Would Undermine Property Rights and Trust in Public Markets * MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, (310) 730-9407 EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA -September 16, 2026 -The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed to rescind Rule 14a-8, the rule that has governed the inclusion of shareholder proposals in company proxy materials since 1942, along with more

Sen. Schiff Blasts Kash Patel's Firing of FBI Officials Investigating Cases Against Trump and January 6 Insurrectionists, Calls Out Attacks on Media

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Blasts Kash Patel's Firing of FBI Officials Investigating Cases Against Trump and January 6 Insurrectionists, Calls Out Attacks on Media * Washington, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) blasted Kash Patel, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), for his widespread mismanagement and politicization of the nat more

Sen. Schiff Breaks Down FBI Director Kash Patel's Sidestepping During Senate Hearing, Warns of Future Investigations of Patel

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Breaks Down FBI Director Kash Patel's Sidestepping During Senate Hearing, Warns of Future Investigations of Patel * Schiff to FBI Director Patel: "You damn well better preserve records, because we're going to be investigating all these hundreds of wrongful terminations, and we're going to hold you accountable." Washington, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined more

Senate Indian Affairs Committee Sets Sept. 23 Legislative Hearing

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued the following information for a legislative hearing at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2026, at 628 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda: * S. 1750 - Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act (Britt) * S. 3859 - A bill to amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993 with respect to future membership in the Catawba Indian Nation (L. Graham) * S. 4053 - A bill to take certain land in the State of C more

Simon Verhoeven's Netflix Directorial Debut: Rom-com to Shoot at the World's Largest Folk Festival

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Simon Verhoeven's Netflix Directorial Debut: Rom-com to Shoot at the World's Largest Folk Festival Oktoberfest (WT) Simon Verhoeven's Netflix Directorial Debut: Rom-com to Shoot at the World's Largest Folk Festival Director: Simon Verhoeven Producers: Quirin Berg, Max Wiedemann & Kirstin Winkler Production Company: Wiedemann & Berg Film Berlin, 16 September 2026 - Director and screenwriter Si more

Stanford Medicine Team Creates Advanced Model for Studying Brain Development, Disorders

STANFORD, California, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Stanford Medicine team creates advanced model for studying brain development, disorders By Bruce Goldman The ability to study brain disorders that arise before birth has taken a leap forward as Stanford Medicine researchers find a new way to grow human brain tissue outside of the human brain. September 16, 2026 Stanford Medicine scientists have chalked up a major advance in gr more

Statement From Trust for Public Land on House Committee Advancement of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Trust for Public Land on House Committee Advancement of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act September 16th, 2026 Washington, DC - Upon official vote by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources to advance the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act (H.R.9269/S.4767), Trust for Public Land's Senior Director of Black History and Cul more

STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement on the Clarity Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement on the Clarity Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Schiff (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act: "I have long believed that Congress should institute rules of the road for the digital asset industry to protect consumers and our global financial system, and to ensure an even playing field with regulatory certai more

Students Turn Support Into Success Through the Disability Resource Center

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 16 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Students Turn Support Into Success Through the Disability Resource Center * When Bryan Hilbert arrived at UNLV in 2015, the Disability Resource Center -which served about 750 students -still relied on manual processes. Medical forms had to printed and filled out, then hand-delivered to the DRC. Students had to commute to campus for a single use of an assistive device. And if they wanted more

Study of bone strength reveals new clues about human evolution

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Study of bone strength reveals new clues about human evolution * Bipedalism, or walking on two legs, is one of the key features that distinguishes humans from other apes. But when and why our ancestors transitioned from a life often spent in trees to a life spent almost exclusively on the ground remains a subject of debate. New evidence from fossils rep more

Sutter Health and Presidio Trust Launch Partnership

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release: * * * Sutter Health and Presidio Trust Launch Partnership Founding partnership creates new model for sustaining public spaces and advancing community health through nature SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 15, 2026) -- As communities look for new ways to improve health, strengthen social connection and sustain treasured public spaces, not-for-profit health system Sutter Health and the Presidio Trust today announced a lan more

SyncVitals Urges CMS to Permit Contracted Remote Clinical Monitoring Under Practitioner Supervision

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SYNCVITALS | PUBLIC COMMENT | CMS-1848-P SYNCVITALS AI-enabled remote patient monitoring and clinical decision support September 8, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Re: File Code CMS-1848-P - CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule; Remo more

THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION TO PRODUCE TWO-HOUR LIVE TELEVISION EVENT IN TRIBUTE TO DOLLY PARTON

BURBANK, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * THE COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION TO PRODUCE TWO-HOUR LIVE TELEVISION EVENT IN TRIBUTE TO DOLLY PARTON * The Country Music Association (CMA) announced today that it is producing "CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton," a two-hour television event in tribute to Dolly Parton, airing live Wednesday, Oct. 21 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC a more

Three Years Strong: Sagehen Giving Fuels Pomona's Future

CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 16 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Three Years Strong: Sagehen Giving Fuels Pomona's Future * More than 8,200 Pomona College alumni, families and friends contributed $63.8 million in gifts and pledges during the 2025-26 fiscal year, making it the second-largest fundraising year in the College's history and extending an unprecedented three-year streak of record-breaking philanthropic support. "This achievement reflects the extraordinary commitm more

U.S. Gun Violence Prevention Groups Oppose Deregulation of Firearm Suppressors Amid Public Safety Concerns

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and GIFFORDS 1 Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence 840 First Street NE, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20002 Tel: (202) 370-8100 GIFFORDS GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence PO Box 51196 Washington, DC 20091 August 24, 2026 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Bu more

U.S. Hispanic Business Council Urges FTC to Establish Clear Safe Harbors for Loyalty Programs and Promotions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580 The Honorable Mark R. Meador Commissioner Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580 RE: Docket No. FTC-2026-1057; Federal Trade Commission's Propose more

U.S. Paralympic Medalist Isaac Jean-Paul Rebounds From Knee Surgery With the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sight

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * U.S. Paralympic Medalist Isaac Jean-Paul Rebounds From Knee Surgery With the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sight * Team USA Paralympic medalist Isaac Jean-Paul, who is legally blind, has set one of the most ambitious goals in track and field: qualifying for both the Olympics and Paralympics for the upcoming LA28 Games. When a knee i more

UC-Irvine Receives $4.2 Million NIH Award to Continue All of Us Enrollment

IRVINE, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine receives $4.2 million NIH award to continue All of Us enrollment Study to track cardiometabolic health in underrepresented communities to explore genetics, environment and lifestyle factors - Irvine, Calif. Sept. 16, 2026 -- The University of California, Irvine has received a$4.2 million award from the National Institutes of Health to continue enrollment in the All o more

UC-San Francisco: Brain Activity Can Predict a Risky Decision Before It's Made

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Brain Activity Can Predict a Risky Decision Before It's Made UCSF and UC Berkeley scientists pinpointed two brain regions that battle it out when deciding whether to take a risk. - Every day, your brain runs the same calculation: take a risk or play it safe? Your gas tank might be low, but there's just enough to make it to work on tim more

UC-San Francisco: Gift to Help Scientists Predict How Drugs Behave in the Body

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 A Gift to Help Scientists Predict How Drugs Behave in the Body A $15 million grant from the OpenAI Foundation will expand the UCSF-led OpenADMET Consortium's work. - Each year, scientists identify thousands of compounds that show promise to treat disease. But many fail before becoming medicines, in part because it's hard to predict how they'll more

UChicago Medicine appoints Amir Ghaferi as Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 -- The University of Chicago Medicine posted the following news release: * * * UChicago Medicine appoints Amir Ghaferi as Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer * The University of Chicago Medicine has appointed Amir A. Ghaferi, MD, MSc, MBA, as its Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, effective Nov. 16, 2026. Ghaferi will serve as the inaugural leader in this enterprise-wide role, working across UChicago Medicine's academic healthcar more

UCLA Researchers Receive $7.8 Million NIH Award to Lead Study to Uncover the Genetics of Diabetes and Obesity

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA researchers receive $7.8 million NIH award to lead study to uncover the genetics of diabetes and obesity September 16, 2026 A multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Tamer Sallam, professor of medicine in the UCLA Division of Cardiology and director of the UCLA Center for Preventive Cardiology & Cardiometabolic Health, has received a grant of $7.8 million from the National Institute of Diabetes and D more

UCLA Study Finds Native Hawaiian Women in U.S. Have Highest Breast Cancer Incidence of Any Group

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * UCLA study finds Native Hawaiian women in U.S. have highest breast cancer incidence of any group Dr. Kekoa Taparra, physician and assistant professor at UCLA, has researched cancer in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations September 16, 2026 New research co-authored by a UCLA Fielding School of Public Health scientist has found Native Hawaiian women have a 27% higher breas more

Unexpected Cinderella Story for Grown-Ups: Netflix Film 'One Year to Live, Buy a Man' Premieres November 5

LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 17 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * An Unexpected Cinderella Story for Grown-Ups: Netflix Film 'One Year to Live, Buy a Man' Premieres November 5 16 September 2026 Yui Katakura is a 40-year-old single woman who's serious about saving money -- she's written off romance and marriage as bad investments and shaped her life around that belief. But a free cancer screening delivers unexpected news: she has one year left to live. Instead o more

USC: Rethinking What Urban River Restoration Can Look Like

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news: * * * Rethinking what urban river restoration can look like A new USC-led study at Taylor Yard, a former rail yard along the Los Angeles River, explores new approaches that work with natural systems to provide flood protection and healthier public spaces. September 16, 2026 By Trenise Ferreira For much of the 20th century, cities engineered rivers to solve an urgent problem: keeping people more

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Electronic Devices With Certain Audio Technologies

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies September 16, 2026 The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic devices with certain audio technologies. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigation. The investigation is b more

Walmart and SCAN to Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart and SCAN to Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan New offering will pair SCAN's Medicare expertise with Walmart's convenience, everyday low prices, health and wellness services, and technology capabilities LONG BEACH, Calif. and BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 16, 2026 -- SCAN Health Plan (SCAN), and Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced a strategic collaboration to launch a co-branded Medicare Advantage pl more

Working with the Elements: Inside Cal Poly Humboldt's Clay Recycling and Reclamation Projects

ARCATA, California, Sept. 16 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Working with the Elements: Inside Cal Poly Humboldt's Clay Recycling and Reclamation Projects * Unfired scraps left behind from class projects would typically be discarded if they're too wet or too dry to use. Luckily, Ceramics Lab technician Christopher Dubois, works with students to recycle them-keeping about two tons of clay out of the landfill each semester and reducing s more

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