Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida
RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts FL-16 in Democrats' Direction
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts FL-16 in Democrats' Direction
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Non-partisan race rater Inside Elections just shifted Florida's 16th Congressional District in Democrats' direction - the latest sign that voters are ready to reject Sydney Gruters' cost-raising agenda and flip this seat.
The ratings change comes after Gruters admitted she chose to skip her party's midterm c
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A Vision for the Future: Naples Couple Establishes $5 Million Endowment at Bascom Palmer
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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A Vision for the Future: Naples Couple Establishes $5 Million Endowment at Bascom Palmer
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The Donald and Diana Wingard Ophthalmology Research Endowment will provide flexible, long-term support for research, education and patient care at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Naples.
Key Takeaways
* Donald and Diana Wingard committed $5 million to establish the Donald and Diana Wingard
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Advancement Project Names Carmen Daugherty Executive Director
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Advancement Project, a non-profit that develops community-based solutions based on legal analysis and public education campaigns, issued the following news release:
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Advancement Project Names Carmen Daugherty Executive Director
September 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Advancement Project, a national legal and racial justice organization, announced today that Carmen Daugherty has been named Executive Director. The appointment follows the departure of former Exec
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AETC achieves 1,500-pilot goal, validates modernized training model
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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AETC achieves 1,500-pilot goal, validates modernized training model
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -
Just over a year after overhauling its flight training enterprise, the Air Force is on track to graduate 1,500 new pilots this fiscal year -validating a modernized model built with the speed and agility needed to meet rising global operational dem
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AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures $384 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement with Abbott Over Infant Formula Operations
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $384 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted to federal and state programs arising from its failure to manufacture certain powder in
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AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws
STANFORD, California, Sept. 17 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news:
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AI Legal Review Says Millions Live Under Discriminatory Local Laws
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(Originally published by The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI on September 8, 2026.)
In Michigan, it is against the law for a non-citizen of the U.S. to become a licensed private investigator. In Memphis, Tennessee, the board of education is still required to "provide and maintain separate schools for the use and accom
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Alabama Plans to Execute Jeffery Lee Despite Jury Vote for Life
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news:
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Alabama Plans to Execute Jeffery Lee Despite Jury Vote for Life
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An Alabama jury rejected the death penalty for Jeffery Lee and decided that life imprisonment without parole is the appropriate punishment in his case. But the State nonetheless plans to execute Mr. Lee by lethal injection today.
Mr. Lee's Jury Chose Life Imprisonment
At Jeffery Lee's capital trial in 2000
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American Accountability Foundation President Jones Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by Thomas Jones, president and founder of the American Accountability Foundation, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Out of Touch: When Union Politics Leave Workers Behind":
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Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify.
My name is Thomas Jones. I am the founder and P
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American Airlines, Disney and Make-A-Wish Send Philadelphia-area Families on Wish Flight to Walt Disney World Resort
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 18 -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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September 17, 2026
American Airlines, Disney and Make-A-Wish send Philadelphia-area families on Wish Flight to Walt Disney World Resort
Milestone trip brings 14 children battling critical illnesses and their families to Walt Disney World Resort.
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines, in collaboration with Make-A-Wish(R) and Disney, recently hosted 14 Philadelphia-area families for Wish Flight, a one-of-a-kind
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: 50 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
John Kartch 09/16/2026
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Rou
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: No Tax on Overtime Success Stories
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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No Tax on Overtime Success Stories
Emma Coyne and John Kartch 09/16/2026
Americans for Tax Reform has compiled testimonials on the impact of the No Tax on Overtime provision successfully enacted by President Trump and House and Senate Republicans:
"President Trump's working family's tax cuts has been a great help in our continued success, passed only with Republican votes. That law is delivering on both
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Ascension reports $1.5B of Net Income, 141% growth YoY; Turns Operating Margin positive on core operations and closes AmSurg acquisition in FY26
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension reports $1.5B of Net Income, 141% growth YoY; Turns Operating Margin positive on core operations and closes AmSurg acquisition in FY26
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Ascension today announced strong financial results through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2026, reporting net income of positive $1.5 billion. These results reflect continued progress i
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto financ
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Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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#Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Cor
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Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connecti
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Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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September 17, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low
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Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car l
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Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
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#Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and
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Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with
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Autumn Term course teaches students about Eckerd College's biodiversity
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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Autumn Term course teaches students about Eckerd College's biodiversity
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Students in a recent Autumn Term course learned about species that-due to their size, nocturnal habits or human bias-are often overlooked.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Marine Science David Durieux '11, Ph.D., had his students collect pond water samples to analyze under microscopes, gather insects during a nighttime activity and lea
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Bilirakis Secures Major Tampa Bay and Nature Coast Water Infrastructure Priorities in House-Passed WRDA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bilirakis Secures Major Tampa Bay and Nature Coast Water Infrastructure Priorities in House-Passed WRDA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Gus Bilirakis announced that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which includes several priorities he requested to strengthen water infrastructure, improve storm resiliency, protect natural res
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Bilirakis to Host 20th Annual Veterans Resource Fair with Senators Scott and Moody
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bilirakis to Host 20th Annual Veterans Resource Fair with Senators Scott and Moody
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PASCO COUNTY, \- Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) will host his 20th Annual Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This year's event will be jointly hosted by U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody. For two decades, this annual Veterans Resource Fair has brought together organizations and a
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Cancer Nation to Recognize Erin Cummings and Bradley J. Zebrack with 2026 Ellen L. Stovall Award
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) posted the following news:
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Cancer Nation to Recognize Erin Cummings and Bradley J. Zebrack with 2026 Ellen L. Stovall Award
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Cancer Nation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Ellen L. Stovall Award for Innovation in Patient-Centered Cancer Care:
* * Erin Geddis Cummings, MSW, LCSW -Patient Advocate Award, awarded posthumously
* Bradley J.
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Carolina Trustees Professorship for System Campuses: Wei-Kai Lai
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Carolina Trustees Professorship for System Campuses: Wei-Kai Lai
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After completing his doctorate in mathematics in 2008 in Mississippi, Wei-Kai Lai started applying for jobs. Location didn't matter that much to him -he'd already traveled from Taiwan to the United States for school, and he wanted to be a college professor no matter where that led him.
"Just like other international studen
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Castor Champions Passage of Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to Shield Neighbors from Higher Electric Bills Tied to Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Castor Champions Passage of Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act to Shield Neighbors from Higher Electric Bills Tied to Data Centers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Gabe Evans (CO-08) celebrated the passage of their bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act, which protects American families and small businesses from the costs of energy and grid upgrades required for new hyperscale
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Chairman Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing with U.S. Trade and Investment Agencies to Empower Economic Growth and Strategic Partnerships
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing with U.S. Trade and Investment Agencies to Empower Economic Growth and Strategic Partnerships
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, delivers opening remar
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Colder Than Outer Space, FAMU's New Refrigerators Open the Door to Quantum Discovery
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Colder Than Outer Space, FAMU's New Refrigerators Open the Door to Quantum Discovery
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Inside a newly renovated laboratory at Florida A&M University sits a machine capable of creating an environment colder than outer space. It may sound like science fiction, but for FAMU researchers, it is the beginning of something very real, a
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Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
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Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans.
CAC
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Congressman Patronis Votes to Advance Legislation to Protect Consumers from Rising Utility Costs Driven by AI Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Patronis Votes to Advance Legislation to Protect Consumers from Rising Utility Costs Driven by AI Data Centers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Late Wednesday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance H.R. 9340 the Ratepayer Protection Act to ensure hardworking Americans aren't footing the bill for AI data centers.
Congressman Patronis said, "If Big Tech wants to build a massiv
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Cotality: Annual Single Family Rent Growth Returns to Seasonal Norms
IRVINE, California, Sept. 18 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Annual single family rent growth returns to seasonal norms
U.S.single-family rent prices increased 1.8% year over year in July 2026.
* This is the fifth consecutive month of accelerating rent price growth; however, increases remain below historical averages.
* Midwestern markets like Chicago continue to see the strongest rent price growth.
* The gap between high-end and low-end
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Rainbow Mystery Squishy Bun Toys
Hazard: The squishy bun toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the water beads inside the dumplings expand larger than permitted, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. If a water bead is ingested, it can pose ingestion, choking and intestinal obstruction hazards inside a child's body, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting
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Dengue in Tampa Bay: What residents need to know about symptoms and prevention
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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Dengue in Tampa Bay: What residents need to know about symptoms and prevention
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Local dengue cases are being reported in Hillsborough County, raising questions about how the virus reached Tampa Bay and how it is spreading.
Three USF Health experts discuss what residents should know about dengue, including its symptoms, how to protect against mosquitoes, what research is underway in Florida and what
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Do you know your Rights? A Law Week Guide for College Students
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Do you know your Rights? A Law Week Guide for College Students
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Throughout the week, students can attend programming ranging from discussions on wartime law to conversations with pre-law alumni about their experiences beyond Flagler. But Law Week is also a good opportunity to brush up on some of the basic legal questions that can come up during college and beyond.
To help, Frank D. Upchurch, Sr. Law Progr
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Eckerd College welcomes new psychology professor
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Eckerd College posted the following news:
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Eckerd College welcomes new psychology professor
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Autonomy to explore her own and students' interests is what drew Eckerd's new assistant professor of psychology to this liberal arts college.
Vivian Hanwen Zhang (Zhang Han Wen ), Ph.D., will begin teaching courses this fall semester, from Introduction to Psychology to Neurodivergence.
"Psychology can be as personal as you want and it can be as distant as
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Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
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RALEIGH -On Tuesday, the Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City received nearly 300,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated anti
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Emory Launches Interactive Map Projecting Health, Economic Costs of Declining Vaccine Coverage
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Emory Launches Interactive Map Projecting Health, Economic Costs of Declining Vaccine Coverage
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NOTE: This article was initially published February 11, 2026. It was updated to reflect three additional diseases added to VaxImpactMap.
Researchers at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health have developed a new interactive tool that projects the disease and economi
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FCC Issues Daily Digest for Sept. 16
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 178) on Sept. 16, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-1-260916-01. Released: 2026-09-16. APPLICATIONS. MB. DOC-425094A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425094A1.pdf) DOC-425094A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425094A1.txt)
Report No: REPORT NO. PN-3-260916-01. Released: 2026-09-16.
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/Or Interconnected VOIP Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243):
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Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix.
The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be accep
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FIU and Miami-Dade Law Enforcement Partner for Missing and Unidentified Persons Event
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FIU and Miami-Dade law enforcement partner for missing and unidentified persons event
By Michelle Marie Arean
September 16, 2026
Members of the FIU community joined the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Special Victim's Bureau for the biennial Missing and Unidentified Persons Event.
Kenneth Furton, executive director for FIU's Global Forensic and
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Florida Announces the Start of Workforce Pell Grant Funding to Support Short-Term, Career-Focused Training
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Florida Announces the Start of Workforce Pell Grant Funding to Support Short-Term, Career-Focused Training
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida's initial list of eligible short-term workforce programs for purposes of implementing the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program. This program is a Trump Administration priority and provides federal financial aid to
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Forbes Celebrates America's Most Successful Immigrants At Forbes Immigrant 250 Celebration
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release:
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Forbes Celebrates America's Most Successful Immigrants At Forbes Immigrant 250 Celebration
NEW YORK (September 17, 2026) - Forbes gathered leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers at Forbes on Fifth in New York City on Wednesday evening to celebrate Forbes 250: America's Most Successful Immigrants, recognizing the achievements and contributions of immigrants who have helped shape American business, cultu
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Four earn IU Kokomo Alumni Hall of Fame recognition
KOKOMO, Indiana, Sept. 17 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus posted the following news:
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Four earn IU Kokomo Alumni Hall of Fame recognition
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KOKOMO, Ind. -Four Indiana University Kokomo alumni will join a distinguished group of graduates recognized for their professional accomplishments, community service, and contributions to the Kokomo campus when they are inducted into the IU Kokomo Alumni Hall of Fame.
Lori Dukes, Douglas Hall, Ph.D., Dr. Christopher Hayes, and Jennifer Hindman
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Franklin Statement On House Passage Of Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Franklin Statement On House Passage Of Water Resources Development Act
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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026:
"Water management isn't an abstract issue in Florida. Decisions involving Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades, flood control and our coasts directly affect our communities, agri
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FSU 175: Around the world with International Programs
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU 175: Around the world with International Programs
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#Key Points
* FSU is ranked No. 1 among public universities and No. 4 overall for long-term study abroad enrollments in the Institute for International Education's Open Doors 2025 Report.
* FSU also ranked No. 10 among public universities and No. 12 overall for number of students studying abroad, with 2,702 students participating in programs
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FSU APPLE program continues to elevate student leaders from Tallahassee to Washington with fifth cohort
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU APPLE program continues to elevate student leaders from Tallahassee to Washington with fifth cohort
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* FSU's APPLE program is welcoming its fifth cohort, marking continued growth for the experiential political science program.
* Students gain hands-on experience in local, state and national government through coursework, internships and alumni mentorship from Tallahassee to Washin
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FSU Athletics branding expert offers viewpoint on influencers at sporting events
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU Athletics branding expert offers viewpoint on influencers at sporting events
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#Key Points
* The U.S. Open Tennis Championship raised a broader issue in the influencer marketing and content creation industry: When does content creation enhance an event, and when does it become a distraction?
* Florida State University Sport Management Professor Kris White believes the answer is not to shut cre
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FSU marketing expert explains how viral TikTok trends are shifting consumer habits
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU marketing expert explains how viral TikTok trends are shifting consumer habits
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* TikTok DIY content has surged as an accessible and cost-effective alternative for consumers, including coffee making at home.
* Florida State University Dr. Persis E. Rockwood School of Marketing Associate Lecturer Jonathan Jackson studies social media marketing, customer experience and data-driven m
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Geneva Professor Develops Framework for Digital Discernment in Christian Education
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Geneva College issued the following news:
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Geneva Professor Develops Framework for Digital Discernment in Christian Education
September 17, 2026
You might not believe it, but one of the current forefront ideas in Christian education started as a scribble on a napkin.
Deana Mack, PhD, Geneva's associate professor of education and Education Department Chair, spent numerous hours in online meetings in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic as did ma
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Greenberg Traurig Advises National Healthcare Properties on Senior Housing Acquisitions in Multiple States
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advises National Healthcare Properties on Senior Housing Acquisitions in Multiple States
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NEW YORK - Sept. 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented National Healthcare Properties, Inc. (Nasdaq: NHP), a self-managed real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning, and investing in a diversified portfolio of health care r
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Greenberg Traurig Expands Life Sciences Patent Capabilities, Adding Kunyong Yang in California
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Expands Life Sciences Patent Capabilities, Adding Kunyong Yang in California
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SAN DIEGO - Sept. 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP strengthened its Intellectual Property & Technology Practice with the addition of Kunyong Yang as a shareholder in the firm's San Diego office. Yang joins the firm's Patents and Innovation Strategies Group,
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Greenberg Traurig Presents 'The New Work Rules: Top Legal Changes in Employment Affecting Your Business and Workforce' CO-ACC Program
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Presents 'The New Work Rules: Top Legal Changes in Employment Affecting Your Business and Workforce' CO-ACC Program
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BOSTON - Sept. 16, 2026 - For the fourth consecutive year, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a platinum sponsor of the Association of Corporate Counsel Central Ohio (CO-ACC), a leading organization serving in-house counsel thro
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Joint Lead Managers on KIB's US$500M Sukuk Issuance
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Joint Lead Managers on KIB's US$500M Sukuk Issuance
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Sept. 17, 2026- A team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig acted for the international and regional joint lead managers on Kuwait International Bank's (KIB) US$500 million Trust Certificates sukuk issuance due in 2031.
KIB's debut senior sukuk issuance,
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Greenberg Traurig's Glenn Kleinbaum Named a Long Island Business News Leaders in Law Award Honoree
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Glenn Kleinbaum Named a Long Island Business News Leaders in Law Award Honoree
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UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Sept. 16, 2026 - Glenn A. Kleinbaum, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Long Island Real Estate and Real Estate Operations practices, has been named a 2026 Long Island Business News Leaders in Law Awards honoree.
Kleinbaum earne
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Greenberg Traurig's Terence McCourt Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Terence McCourt Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame
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BOSTON - Sept. 17, 2026 -Terence P. McCourt, co-managing shareholder of the Boston office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes the most distinguished lawyers in Massachusetts for a lifetime
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Holland & Knight Advises Related Ross on Acquisition and Financing of Boca Raton Innovation Campus
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises Related Ross on Acquisition and Financing of Boca Raton Innovation Campus
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MIAMI (September 17, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Related Ross in its acquisition of the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC), a 124-acre office campus in Boca Raton, Florida, and in securing acquisition financing from Ares Real Estate funds. The transaction was
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Holland & Knight Grows Aviation Policy Practice with Addition of Tom Bush in Washington, D.C.
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Grows Aviation Policy Practice with Addition of Tom Bush in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 17, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to bolster its Federal Government Affairs Practice, specifically its transportation policy practices, with the addition of Tom Bush as a senior policy advisor in Washington, D.C., where he will focus on avia
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Houlihan Lokey Expands Footprint in South Florida
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Houlihan Lokey, an investment bank, posted the following news release:
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Houlihan Lokey Expands Footprint in South Florida
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New Office in West Palm Beach Expands Firm's Market Coverage and Breadth of Services in South Florida
NEW YORK -September 17, 2026 -Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, announced today that it has opened a new office in West Palm Beach, Florida. The new location reflects
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Hoyer, Sessions Introduce the American Procurement Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer, Sessions Introduce the American Procurement Improvement Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Pete Sessions (TX-17) introduced H.R. 10443, the American Procurement Improvement Act (APIA). The APIA would modernize the statutory framework governing AbilityOne, while preserving its core mission of expanding employment opportunities for people who are blind or h
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ICYMI: Suddes Calls Out Ramaswamy for Treating Ohio as a Flyover State as He Focuses on Future Presidential Campaign
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Suddes Calls Out Ramaswamy for Treating Ohio as a Flyover State as He Focuses on Future Presidential Campaign
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Columbus, Ohio -In a column for the Dispatch, Thomas Suddes is calling out Vivek Ramaswamy for using Ohio as a convenient springboard for his self-serving ambitions as he sets his sights on another presidential campaign. As Suddes notes, Ramaswamy's newfound interest in the Buckeye State c
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Interdiction of Narco-Terrorist Refueling Vessel, Sept. 16, 2026
DORAL, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release:
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Interdiction of Narco-Terrorist Refueling Vessel, Sept. 16, 2026
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On Sept. 16, under the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a floating refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific.
Intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement with the Los Chone
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Krishnamoorthi Blasts Florida Councilman's Latest Anti-Indian Attack
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Blasts Florida Councilman's Latest Anti-Indian Attack
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today responded to Palm Bay, Florida City Councilman Chandler Langevin after Langevin wrote, "I won Rajesh. Take your curry and go home," the latest in a series of attacks he has directed at Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Indians, and Indian Americans.
"I'm staying. So is
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Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release:
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Laser Strikes on Aircraft Continue to Drop But Are Still Too High
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WASHINGTON \-For the third year in a row, reported laser strikes in the National Airspace System are down. Pilots reported 4,470 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2026 - a 24 percent decrease from this time last year.
The FAA conducts outreach and training with lo
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League and Credit Union Leaders Meet With White House Office of Management and Budget to Advance CDFI Priorities
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 18 -- The League of Credit Unions and Affiliates issued the following news release:
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The League and Credit Union Leaders Meet with White House Office of Management and Budget to Advance CDFI Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, alongside member credit union leaders, met with the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to advocate for the timely and predictable deployment of Community Development
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Legendary Stars Dyan Cannon, Beau Bridges, Jane Alexander and More to Come Aboard the 2026 TCM Classic Cruise
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Legendary Stars Dyan Cannon, Beau Bridges, Jane Alexander and More to Come Aboard the 2026 TCM Classic Cruise
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Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced that three-time Oscar nominee Dyan Cannon, Emmy and Golden Globe winning actor Beau Bridges and Tony and Emmy winning and four-time Oscar nominee actress Jane Alexander are set to attend the TCM Classic
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Making of a Pediatrician: How VCOM-Carolinas Prepares Students for Careers Caring for Children
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
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The Making of a Pediatrician: How VCOM-Carolinas prepares students for careers caring for children
By Lily Collins - 9/17/2026
Before she ever stepped into a pediatric residency program, Madison Capotosti, VCOM-Carolinas '26, had already practiced neonatal airway management, participated in pediatric simulations, rotated through the pediatric intensive care unit, conducted co
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Media Advisory: Congressman Diaz-Balart to Host Service Academy Day at U.S. Southern Command
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Media Advisory: Congressman Diaz-Balart to Host Service Academy Day at U.S. Southern Command
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MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, will host his annual Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 19,
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New Community Market Coming to Saint Leo University in October
SAINT LEO, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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New Community Market Coming to Saint Leo University in October
Partnership with Tampa Bay Markets will bring local vendors, live entertainment, and open-air shopping to campus
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A new Saturday destination is coming to Saint Leo University this fall, bringing local businesses, live entertainment, and the regional community together on its East Pasco campus. The university is partnering with
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Once Again, Diaz-Balart Delivers BIG $90.5 M
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Once Again, Diaz-Balart Delivers BIG $90.5 M
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) o
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OU School of Music earns All-Steinway designation
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 17 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU School of Music earns All-Steinway designation
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NORMAN, OKLA. - The University of Oklahoma School of Music has earned designation as an All-Steinway School, marking the culmination of a nearly 20-year effort to provide students and faculty with Steinway pianos throughout the school.
The designation will be formally announced Sept. 24 during the School of Music's Musical Mosaic concert at Sharp Conc
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Polk State College announces Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Florida Department of Education
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Polk State College announces Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Florida Department of Education
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Polk State College announced on Wednesday that it is revitalizing its registered apprenticeship program in cybersecurity in partnership with the Florida Department of Education.
Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack and members of the State Board of Education joined Polk St
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Pomona's Newest Students Reflect College's Commitment to Access to Higher Education
CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 17 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Pomona's Newest Students Reflect College's Commitment to Access to Higher Education
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Pomona College's talented and diverse Class of 2030, which arrived on campus last month, consists of 414 first-year students from across the country and the world. The new transfer cohort of 27 students includes 19 community college transfers, reflecting the multiple pathways to a Pomona education.
Among first-year students,
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Protect Borrowers: 41 State Attorneys General Take Action Against Predatory Subprime Auto Lender
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release:
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41 State Attorneys General Take Action Against Predatory Subprime Auto Lender
Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Step in After Credit Acceptance Corporation Received a Corporate Pardon From Trump Administration
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September 17, 2026 | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, a bipartisan coalition of 41 state attorneys general announced an action against predatory subprime auto l
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Rattlers on the Rise: Third Time's the Charm for FAMU Student Faith Paul
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Rattlers on the Rise: Third Time's the Charm for FAMU Student Faith Paul
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - For Florida A&M University student Faith Paul, hearing "no" has never meant the end of the road. Instead, she learned to interpret rejection as "not right now."
That mindset recently paid off for the fourth-year business administration student, who spen
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Rep. Hageman: Examining Water Rights and Habitat Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, issued the following news release:
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Examining Water Rights and Habitat Management Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2026
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on legislation regarding water rights, public access and the negative impacts of the Endangered Species Act on wildlife management and
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Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces the Unleash American Pipelines Act to Reform Natural Gas Pipeline Judicial Review
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces the Unleash American Pipelines Act to Reform Natural Gas Pipeline Judicial Review
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced the Unleash American Pipelines Act, legislation to reform the judicial review process for natural gas pipeline certificates of public convenience and necessity issued by the Fed
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Republican Attorneys General Association Slams Jena Griswold With New Ad, Backs Michael Allen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Slams Jena Griswold With New Ad, Backs Michael Allen
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Colorado Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Colorado.
"Michael Allen is the proven, results-driven prosecutor Colo
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Secretary Kennedy Announces New Appointments to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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Secretary Kennedy Announces New Appointments to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -September 17, 2026 -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), today announced the addition of eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The new members
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Solutions for Safe, Effective AI in Aviation Business Advanced at Inaugural Symposium at Embry Riddle
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 18 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Solutions for Safe, Effective AI in Aviation Business Advanced at Inaugural Symposium at Embry Riddle
Author Seth Robbins and Melanie Stawicki Azam
September 17, 2026
With the latest AI technology showing extraordinary promise for aviation, more than 150 industry leaders gathered to discuss real-world use cases and assess their organizations' readiness to adopt the technology, as well a
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Spelpreneur Helps Student Annave Noel Take Beauty Brand From Idea to Market
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 -- Spelman College posted the following news:
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Spelpreneur Helps Student Annave Noel Take Beauty Brand From Idea to Market
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Annave Noel, C'2027, began developing Luminous SKN Care through Spelpreneur, Spelman College's entrepreneurship program. This summer, the biology major took the body care brand from concept to market, building on skills she developed through the program's 2024 cohort.
For Noel, Spelpreneur provided a framework for turning an early busin
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Ten Scholars Join CEHHS Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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Ten Scholars Join CEHHS Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
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The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human, Health, and Human Sciences at Utah State University is welcoming new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year.
"We deeply value the fresh perspectives, cutting-edge expertise, and energy that our new colleagues bring to our college," said Al Smith, Emma Eccles Jones endowed dean. "Their contribu
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The Osprey experience that sparked a lifetime of impact
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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The Osprey experience that sparked a lifetime of impact
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For Juliette and Jonas Gredenhag, the University of North Florida did more than provide an education. It sparked a relationship that has spanned more than two decades, launched successful careers and inspired a lifelong commitment to helping future Ospreys thrive.
Jacksonville native Juliette (Cascone) Gredenhag ('99, '99, '02) initial
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Trump Administration Plans to Gut the Endangered Species Act, Threatening At-Risk Whales
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Plans to Gut the Endangered Species Act, Threatening At-Risk Whales
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Many North Atlantic right whales, like "Caterpillar," have scarring from dangerous collisions with boats and ships. Photo: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, taken under NMFS research permit #15488.
September 17, 2026 (Boston, MA) - A memo distributed by the Trump administration woul
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U.S. Congressman Donalds encourages Polk State students to be civically engaged
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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U.S. Congressman Donalds encourages Polk State students to be civically engaged
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Hundreds of students, staff, faculty, and community members made their way to Polk State College's Lakeland Campus on Thursday to celebrate Constitution Day, commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution and reaffirming the importance of civic engagement and civil discourse.
U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Memo Underscores Trump Administration's All-Fronts War on Wildlife
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release:
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Memo Underscores Trump Administration's All-Fronts War on Wildlife
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Brian Nesvik, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, issued a memorandum explaining to FWS staff that the Endangered Species Act's prohibition on unauthorized "take" applies only to affirmative acts intentionally and purposefully directed at a particular animal. This foll
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UCF Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Hospitality for 7th Year, No. 2 for Transportation Science for 2026
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Ranks No. 1 in Nation for Hospitality for 7th Year, No. 2 for Transportation Science for 2026
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From creating premier vacation experiences to optimizing daily life in thriving cities, UCF is recognized as a leader in education that powers industries that enhance the human experience.
For seven consecutive years, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management ranks No. 1 in the nation for Hospit
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UGA VetMed Researcher Catalogs Viral Diversity in Vulnerable Sea Turtle Populations
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA VetMed researcher catalogs viral diversity in vulnerable sea turtle populations
By Amy H. Carter
September 17, 2026
Groundbreaking study uses genetic sequencing to ID new viruses
For decades, efforts to reverse the decline in sea turtle populations have focused on man-made impacts to their environment. But new research (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1567134826000900?pes
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UNF Board of Trustees selects Dr. Michael P. Shannon as president-elect
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF Board of Trustees selects Dr. Michael P. Shannon as president-elect
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The University of North Florida Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Michael P. Shannon as the University's eighth president, subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors.
Shannon has served as president of the University of North Georgia, a public institution with more than 20,000 students, since 2023. A fir
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Union College: Meet the new faculty
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Union College posted the following news:
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Meet the new faculty
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Union College welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall for the 2026-27 academic year. They are:
#ANTHROPOLOGY:
Suzanne Barber, assistant professor
Degrees: B.A. from California State University, East Bay; M.A. from Western Kentucky University; Ph.D. from Indiana University
Research/teaching interests: Human-animal relationships and multispecies anthropology
Muhammad Saad Lakhan
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University of Arkansas: Arkansas Rice Geneticist Vibha Srivastava Remembered for Scientific Impact, Mentorship
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Arkansas Rice Geneticist Vibha Srivastava Remembered for Scientific Impact, Mentorship
Sep. 17, 2026
Colleagues and former students are remembering Vibha Srivastava as a pioneering scientist, dedicated mentor and compassionate friend whose influence extended far beyond the laboratory.
Srivastava, a biotechnologist and professor in the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences with the
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Urbanist, bestselling author Richard Florida joins faculty at Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Urbanist, bestselling author Richard Florida joins faculty at Vanderbilt
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Richard Florida, internationally recognized urbanist, bestselling author and founder of CityLab, has joined the Vanderbilt faculty as University Distinguished Professor, with appointments in the Owen Graduate School of Management and the School of Engineering, where he will lead the university's work on the f
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USF seafloor mapping initiative earns $8.5 million NOAA award
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news:
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USF seafloor mapping initiative earns $8.5 million NOAA award
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Dyllan Furness, College of Marine Science
The University of South Florida's (USF) College of Marine Science has been awarded a five-year, $8.5 million cooperative agreement by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Coast Survey to continue the work of world-class researchers a
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WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
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Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they
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What They Are Saying: Huge Support Across America After Trump EPA Delivers Largest Power Sector Deregulatory Action in U.S. History, Saving Over $300 Billion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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What They Are Saying: Huge Support Across America After Trump EPA Delivers Largest Power Sector Deregulatory Action in U.S. History, Saving Over $300 Billion
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WASHINGTON - On Monday, September 14, 2026, at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin finalized the largest power sector deregulatory action in U.S. h
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Wildlife Society: Trail Cameras Reveal Congolese Wildlife in Layers
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 18 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Trail cameras reveal Congolese wildlife in layers
Study uncovers expanded ranges of some species and new ecological relationships between others
September 17, 2026
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New trail camera research in the Democratic Republic of Congo reveals a forest teaming with mammal life from the treetops to the forest floor.
Researchers discovered 47 different mammal taxa, including
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World's fact-checkers to meet in Antwerp, Belgium, for GlobalFact 2027
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 17 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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World's fact-checkers to meet in Antwerp, Belgium, for GlobalFact 2027
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2026) - The world's fact-checkers will gather in Antwerp, Belgium, for GlobalFact 2027, the 14th edition of the field's largest professional meeting.
The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter will organize the conference with the European Fact-Checking St
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Wounded Warrior Project Announces New Board Leadership, Directors
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Wounded Warrior Project posted the following news release:
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Wounded Warrior Project Announces New Board Leadership, Directors
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2026) - Wounded Warrior Project(r) (WWP) announced new leadership and six new directors for its board of directors. Bill Selman will serve as board chair and Kristen Robinson as vice chair alongside new directors Juan C. Andrade, Anjali Chaturvedi, Dr. Telita Crosl
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