Wednesday - September 23, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida

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RATINGS CHANGE: 18 Shifts in Democrats' Favor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: 18 Shifts in Democrats' Favor * Six weeks out from Election Day, things are going from bad to worse for House Republicans. New ratings changes from Fox News and Sabato's Crystal Ball make 18 shifts in Democrats' favor, including nine Republican-held seats and seven races from Florida alone, a sign that Republicans' gerrymander there is poised to backfire. See s  more
An Even Dozen: ASU Named No. 1 in Innovation for 12th Straight Year
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * An even dozen: ASU named No. 1 in innovation for 12th straight year University also garners No. 1 spot in U.S. for supply chain management, plus 24 more top-20 rankings among public institutions By Mary Beth Faller | September 21, 2026 Story highlights * ASU has placed first every year since the "Most Innovative Schools" category was created by U.S. News & World Report magazine. * W. P. Carey School of   more
As Data Centers Expand, Cities Weigh Growth Against Water, Energy and Community Concerns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * As Data Centers Expand, Cities Weigh Growth Against Water, Energy and Community Concerns * Local leaders in Tucson and Cedar Rapids share different approaches to one of the country's fastest-growing development issues WASHINGTON -As demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing drives rapid data center development across the country, local  more
Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * September 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. Dist  more
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a pl  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation. Raoul and the coalition filed  more
Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices * As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profit  more
Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Press Releases Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of   more
Baylor Jumps to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Learning Communities, Remains Top 10 for First-Year Experiences
WACO, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Jumps to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Learning Communities, Remains Top 10 for First-Year Experiences Baylor bolsters its standing as a Top 50 private university, Top 100 national university By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations September 22, 2026 Baylor University's Learning Communities and First-Year Experiences remain firmly among the nation's Top 10 in the latest U.S. News & World Report 2027 Bes  more
Bratcher and Krause Recognized in Naples Illustrated Magazine's 2026 Top Lawyers List
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bratcher and Krause Recognized in Naples Illustrated Magazine's 2026 Top Lawyers List * Taft Naples partners John Paul Bratcher and Andy Krause have been recognized by Naples Illustrated magazine's 2026 Top Lawyers list. The list appears in the September 2026 issue and honors esteemed attorneys across Collier and Lee counties who were selected by peer review. Bratcher is a private  more
Building the Workforce for Florida's Advanced Air Mobility Industry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * Building the Workforce for Florida's Advanced Air Mobility Industry * Polk County is preparing for that future. As Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) companies establish operations at SunTrax in Auburndale, local education and workforce-development partnerships are creating pathways for students and workers to participate in the industry's growth. That makes Polk County's AAM  more
CAIR Welcomes Charges for Bomb Threat Targeting Virginia Mosque, Urges Community Vigilance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Charges for Bomb Threat Targeting Virginia Mosque, Urges Community Vigilance September 21, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed charges brought against a Spotsylvania County, Virginia, man in connection with an alleged bomb threat made against the All Dulles Area Muslim Soc  more
CAIR-Michigan Welcomes Charges Against Roseville Woman for Threats to Mosque, Dearborn Mayor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Michigan Welcomes Charges Against Roseville Woman for Threats to Mosque, Dearborn Mayor September 21, 2026 The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed charges brought against a Roseville woman who allegedly threatened violence against a local mosque and D  more
Catawba College Ranked No. 1 Regional College in the South
SALISBURY, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Catawba College Ranked No. 1 Regional College in the South * Catawba College is No. 1 among Regional Colleges in the South in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, rising three places from a year ago. The College shares the top spot with Flagler College in Florida. "For 175 years Catawba College has pursued the Ideal of Scholarship with Character and Culture for Service," said Preside  more
Chronic Lung Disease Advocates From Across Nation Head to Capitol Hill to Champion Lung Health
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * Chronic Lung Disease Advocates From Across Nation Head to Capitol Hill to Champion Lung Health * On September 24, the American Lung Association will host its fourth Respiratory Advocacy Day, bringing people living with a chronic lung disease from across the country to Washington, D.C. to share their experiences with members of Congress. They will ask lawmakers to co-sponsor   more
Coast Guard offloads over $57 million in illicit drugs interdicted in the Caribbean Sea
DORAL, Florida, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard offloads over $57 million in illicit drugs interdicted in the Caribbean Sea * MIAMI -U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba's crew offloaded approximately 7,250 pounds of cocaine and 2,082 pounds of marijuana, worth an estimated $57 million, Monday, in Port Everglades. The seized contraband was the result of two interdictions in the Caribbean Sea by the crews of USCGC   more
Coast Guard transfers 20 aliens to the Bahamas following interdiction near Ocean Reef
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard transfers 20 aliens to the Bahamas following interdiction near Ocean Reef * MIAMI -Coast Guard Cutter Margaret Norvell's crew transferred 20 aliens to the Bahamas, Monday, following an interdiction of a 30-foot vessel approximately one mile east of Ocean Reef. On Sept. 15, a Coast Guard Station Miami boat crew boarded a 30-foot cuddy-cabin vessel and discovered   more
Columbia Journalism School: Julie K. Brown of the Miami Herald Wins Prestigious 2026 John Chancellor Award
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Julie K. Brown of the Miami Herald Wins Prestigious 2026 John Chancellor Award The Chancellor Award is presented each year to a journalist for their cumulative accomplishments. September 22, 2026 Columbia Journalism School announced today that Julie K. Brown of the Miami Herald is the recipient of the 2026 John Chancellor Award for Excellence in Journalism. Brown is widely considered to b  more
Critical Language Scholarships Send Pomona Students Overseas for Intercultural Learning
CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 22 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Critical Language Scholarships Send Pomona Students Overseas for Intercultural Learning * Zena Almeida-Warwin '28 and Sarah Owosina '29 lived abroad this summer to boost their intercultural competencies and reinforce their academic priorities as participants in the U.S. Department of State's Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. The highly competitive eight-week CLS fellowship fully funds intensive, im  more
DAV names innovative South Carolina company Large Employer of the Year
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 22 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * DAV names innovative South Carolina company Large Employer of the Year * ERLANGER, Ky. -DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Sonepar USA, its Large Employer of the Year. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Sonepar provides electrical and professional safety solutions to customers in the contractor, industrial, commercial and utility markets. Representa  more
Dave Wilsey Named Humphrey School Associate Dean for Faculty
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 21 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news: * * * Dave Wilsey Named Humphrey School Associate Dean for Faculty * Dave Wilsey, a longtime academic leader at the Humphrey School, has been named the School's next associate dean for faculty. His three-year term begins on September 21. Wilsey has been part of the Humphrey School community since 2013, when he joined the Master of Development Practice progra  more
David Falk, JD '75, Returns to GW Law to Speak to Sports Transactions Class
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * David Falk, JD '75, Returns to GW Law to Speak to Sports Transactions Class * David Falk, JD '75, the legendary sports agent who represented Michael Jordan, returned to GW Law's Negotiations in Sports Transactions class on Wednesday, September 16, alongside GW Men's Basketball Coach Chris Caputo. Falk, who formerly taught the class, returned to share insights into his career representing som  more
Donalds Introduces the STARS Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Introduces the STARS Act * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) is leading the effort in the House to secure Florida as the permanent home for the newly established United States Space Academy through the introduction of the "Securing the Advancement of Rising Spacefarers (STARS) Act". The "STARS Act" is the 28th piece of legislation introduced by Congressman Donalds in the 119th  more
ECE Trailblazer Laura Kim targets endometriosis with prestigious award
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * ECE Trailblazer Laura Kim targets endometriosis with prestigious award * Armed with a prestigious federal grant, University of Florida engineering professor Laura Kim, Ph.D., and her research team will develop technology to detect early-stage endometriosis. Kim, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, or ECE, was granted a Trailblazer Award from the National I  more
Eckerd College's new psychology professor, motivated by father's unidentified neurological disease, brings aging expertise to campus
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College's new psychology professor, motivated by father's unidentified neurological disease, brings aging expertise to campus * "What distracts us?" asks Carly Chak, Ph.D., Eckerd College's new assistant professor of cognitive psychology. Attention, how prior learning influences learning new information and individual differences in what we encode are among Chak's research interests, which she will b  more
Embry Riddle Earns Eight Top-Five U.S. News Rankings, Including in Best Overall
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry Riddle Earns Eight Top-Five U.S. News Rankings, Including in Best Overall Author: Seth Robbins September 22, 2026 In its annual review of the nation's best colleges and universities, U.S. News & World Report awarded Embry Riddle Aeronautical University eight separate top-five rankings, including for aerospace engineering, overall quality, innovation and academic programs for stude  more
FAU Continues Upward Rise in U.S. News' 2027 List of Top Universities
BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Continues Upward Rise in U.S. News' 2027 List of Top Universities By Lisa Metcalf | 9/22/2026 Florida Atlantic University moved up to No. 99 for the first time in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 rankings of "Top Public Schools," its highest position ever. The one spot gain over last year keeps Florida Atlantic rising among the nation's To  more
FAU's Robert Loredo Launches New Book on Preparing for the Quantum Era
BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Robert Loredo Launches New Book on Preparing for the Quantum Era By Gisele Galoustian | 9/22/2026 As quantum computing moves from the research laboratory into business, government and other real-world applications, Florida Atlantic University quantum technology leader Robert Loredo is helping organizations understand what it will take to   more
FDA Center for Devices & Radiological Health Issues Warning Letter to Advance-Esthetic
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Advance-Esthetic LLC from its Center for Devices and Radiological Health: * * * Recipient: Kostiantyn Suichmez, President and CEO, Advance-Esthetic LLC, 4101 Ravenswood Rd Ste 110, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-5371, United States (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) Issuing Office: Center for Devices and Radiological Health, United States WARNING LETTER CMS # 729267 Dear   more
FIS Receives Dual Recognition in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Retail Core Banking Systems, North America
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 23 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release: * * * FIS Receives Dual Recognition in 2026 Gartner(R) Magic Quadrant(TM) for Retail Core Banking Systems, North America Key facts * FIS has been recognized in the Leaders Quadrant across the last three Gartner Magic Quadrant(TM) evaluations for Retail Core Banking Systems, North America, with both FIS HORIZON and FIS Integrated Banking Solution (IBS) again positioned as a Leader in the  more
FIU Tackles Alzheimer's From Every Angle
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU tackles Alzheimer's from every angle September 21, 2026 Dementia cases are increasing in lockstep with an accelerating proportion of adults over 65 years of age. Alzheimer's Disease is the most common type of dementia and expected to affect nearly 14 million Americans by 2060, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   more
FIU: Faster Search for Antibiotics Turns Up a Promising Lead
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * A faster search for antibiotics turns up a promising lead By Christine Calvo September 21, 2026 The goal was to build a faster way to search for new antibiotics. Their search turned up something unexpected. FIU biochemistry professor Fenfei Leng and a group of researchers set out to develop the first high-throughput screening method  more
Flagler College Earns Two No. 1 Rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges for the First Time Ever
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Flagler College Earns Two No. 1 Rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges for the First Time Ever * For the first time in its history, Flagler College has earned the No. 1 ranking among Regional Colleges in the South and the No. 1 ranking among Top Private Regional Colleges in the South in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Colleges rankings. The recognition marks the first time Flagler Co  more
Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings * 13-spot rise places FAMU in the Top 80, while a 37-place gap separates FAMU from the next-highest-ranked public HBCU TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University (FAMU) has strengthened its standing among the nation  more
Florida Chamber Expands "Free Enterprise Florida" Competitiveness Campaign to Illinois, Names Governor Pritzker a Runner-Up for Florida Economic Developer of the Year
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Florida Chamber Expands "Free Enterprise Florida" Competitiveness Campaign to Illinois, Names Governor Pritzker a Runner-Up for Florida Economic Developer of the Year * To help America grow our GDP by at least 3% annually, the Florida Chamber of Commerce is expanding its Free Enterprise Florida competitiveness campaign to Illinois, bringing Florida's economic success story   more
Florida Continues to Take Top Spot in Heritage's 2026 Education Freedom Report Card
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Florida Continues to Take Top Spot in Heritage's 2026 Education Freedom Report Card Sept. 21, 2026 WASHINGTON -- For the fifth year in a row, Florida takes the top spot in the Heritage Foundation's newly released 2026 Education Freedom Report Card (https://www.heritage.org/educationreportcard/), which ranks how well states advance education freedom for K-12 students and families. Heritage's Education F  more
Florida Essential Healthcare Partnerships Urges CMS to Preserve State Flexibility in Medicaid Provider Tax Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 21, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2452-P Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-2452-P: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless   more
Florida Native Plant Society Opposes Rescinding Roadless Rule to Protect Critical Habitats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 18, 2026 Joshua White, Interim Director Ecosytem Management Coordination United States Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 SUBJECT: Opposition to Proposal to Rescind the Roadless Rule, Docket # FS-2025-0001 Dear Mr. White: The Florida Native Plant Society (FN  more
Florida Poly extends six-year run as No. 1 public college in the South
LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly extends six-year run as No. 1 public college in the South * University jumps 13 spots to No. 16 in the nation among public engineering programs without a Ph.D. and ranks No. 1 in the South for best value LAKELAND, Fla. - For the sixth consecutive year, Florida Polytechnic University is the No. 1 public college in the South according to U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Coll  more
Florida Swimming Pool Association and Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Reunite Through Historic Affiliation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Florida Swimming Pool Association and Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Reunite Through Historic Affiliation Partnership takes effect January 1, 2027, bringing state and national organizations together to expand member value and strengthen the pool and hot tub industry (Sarasota, Fl. / Alexandria, Va.) -- The Florida Swimm  more
For the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News ranks USF among the nation's top 50 public universities
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * For the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News ranks USF among the nation's top 50 public universities * By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida ranks among the top 50 public universities in America for the eighth consecutive year. Released today, U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings place USF at No. 46 among all public universities and at   more
For the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News ranks USF among the nation's top 50 public universities
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * For the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News ranks USF among the nation's top 50 public universities * By Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing The University of South Florida ranks among the top 50 public universities in America for the eighth consecutive year. Released today, U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings place USF at No. 46 among   more
Former Deputy Securities Commissioner of Texas Ronak Patel Joins Akerman in Austin
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Former Deputy Securities Commissioner of Texas Ronak Patel Joins Akerman in Austin September 22, 2026 Chambers-ranked securities enforcement lawyer deepens the firm's financial services litigation bench - Akerman announced today that Ronak V. Patel has joined the firm's Litigation Practice Group as a partner in Austin. Ronak, a former Deputy Securities Commissioner of Texas, advises broker-dealers, in  more
Fresh for Fall: American Airlines Unveils Seasonal Lounge Menu Updates
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 23 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * September 22, 2026 Fresh for fall: American Airlines unveils seasonal lounge menu updates FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines is welcoming the fall travel season with comforting new dishes across its Flagship(R) and Admirals Club(R) lounge network. Seasonal menu enhancements will showcase hearty ingredients, regionally inspired flavors and elevated dining experiences before takeoff. Seasonal menu updates in  more
From forecasting to recovery: How USF hurricane research is building a more resilient Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 21 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * From forecasting to recovery: How USF hurricane research is building a more resilient Tampa Bay * At every stage of a storm, University of South Florida researchers and expertise help inform decisions, strengthen preparedness and support recovery. This vital work takes place during both active and quiet hurricane seasons to ensure storm readiness. As an academic and economic anchor of Tampa Bay, USF  more
From forecasting to recovery: How USF hurricane research is building a more resilient Tampa Bay
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * From forecasting to recovery: How USF hurricane research is building a more resilient Tampa Bay * At every stage of a storm, University of South Florida researchers and expertise help inform decisions, strengthen preparedness and support recovery. This vital work takes place during both active and quiet hurricane seasons to ensure storm readiness. As an academic and ec  more
FSU Department of Mathematics to host panel on intersection of AI and math research
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Department of Mathematics to host panel on intersection of AI and math research * Florida State University will host a virtual conference exploring how recent developments in artificial intelligence are shaping the future of mathematical research and education. "Mathematics at a Turning Point: AI, Research, and the Next Generation" kicks off Friday, Sept. 25 at 1:20 p.m. with experts in the field  more
FSU learning technologies expert weighs impact of new Meta restrictions on teens
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU learning technologies expert weighs impact of new Meta restrictions on teens * #Key Points * Sweeping new changes being implemented to Facebook and Instagram aimed at addressing teen social media addiction may not address the bigger picture, according to Florida State University professor Vanessa Dennen. * Dennen cautions that changes to individual platforms as part of the Meta lawsuit may mis  more
FTC Endorses Education Department Proposal to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Endorses Education Department Proposal to Expand Higher Education Accreditation Options * The Federal Trade Commission strongly endorsed the Department of Education's proposed reforms to promote competition among accreditation agencies. Increased competition among accreditors and lower administrative burdens could lower the cost and improve the quality of higher education for millions of America  more
GAO Dismisses Aero Simulation Protest Over Air Force Training Systems Contract
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The General Accountability Office has dismissed a protest by Aero Simulation Inc., Tampa, Florida, challenging its exclusion from a U.S. Air Force competition for training systems program support services. The company argued that the Air Force improperly applied an unstated technical evaluation criterion concerning its experience with full flight simulators. The procurement followed an earlier competition in which the Air Force awarded a $1.2 billion task order to Aero S  more
GAO Dismisses SkyMate Inc. Protest of NOAA BPA Award to Directional Command
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Government Accountability Office dismissed a protest by SkyMate Inc., a small business of Reston, Virginia, challenging the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's reevaluation of quotations and establishment of a blanket purchase agreement with Directional Command LLC, a small business of Tampa, Florida, for vessel monitoring system units. The procurement was set aside for small businesses for NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement. T  more
GIFFORDS PAC announces $800K investment against Anna Paulina Luna
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC announces $800K investment against Anna Paulina Luna * WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization, founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, a new $800,000 advertising investment in the race to represent Florida's 13th Congressional District, as part of its $10 million commitment t  more
Greenberg Traurig Adds Of Counsel Hayley Capani to London Contentious Restructuring Team
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Of Counsel Hayley Capani to London Contentious Restructuring Team * LONDON - Sept. 22, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Hayley Capani as of counsel to its London Litigation Practice, strengthening its contentious restructuring and insolvency capabilities and adding to the firm's Restructuring & Special Situations Practice.   more
Greenberg Traurig Strengthens London Energy Practice with Shareholder Sofiya Bumagin
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Strengthens London Energy Practice with Shareholder Sofiya Bumagin * LONDON - Sept. 23, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has strengthened its London Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Shareholder Sofiya Bumagin. Bumagin, who joins from Sidley Austin LLP, advises private equity firms and other financial sponsors on i  more
Mast Recognizes National Estuaries Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast Recognizes National Estuaries Week * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-21) introduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2026 as "National Estuaries Week." "Florida is truly blessed with one of the most unique ecosystems in the entire world. The Everglades and the coastal estuaries provide Florida with both   more
MDC Rises to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Top Public Schools and Best Colleges for Veterans and Recognized for Social Mobility
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * MDC Rises to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Top Public Schools and Best Colleges for Veterans and Recognized for Social Mobility MIAMI, Sept. 22, 2026 -- Miami Dade College (MDC) has risen to No. 3 among Top Public Schools - Regional Colleges (South) in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, climbing from No. 5 last year. MDC also ranks No. 3 among Best Colleges for Veterans - Regional   more
Middle District of Florida Grants Motion to Dismiss Nine Figure False Claims Act Lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Middle District of Florida Grants Motion to Dismiss Nine Figure False Claims Act Lawsuit * The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida dismissed with prejudice a qui tam action alleging that Taft's client, medical device company Theken Companies, LLC, violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by supposedly (i) using royalty agreements as a vehicle for kickbacks and (ii) re  more
MIT Claims No. 1 Spot in U.S. News 2027 Best Colleges Rankings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * MIT Claims No. 1 Spot in U.S. News 2027 Best Colleges Rankings * Summary * MIT named No. 1 National University, replacing Princeton after a 15-year run at the top spot. * New "Earnings by Major" metric introduced to evaluate graduate return on investment four years post-graduation. * Expanded eligibility yields a record number of  more
National Immigration Project Issues Guide on Protecting Pets During Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild issued the following news release: * * * National Immigration Project Issues Guide on Protecting Pets During Immigration Enforcement September 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The National Immigration Project has released a community explainer walking people through how to arrange care for their pets in case they are detained or deported. The resource is free, available in three languages, and written for commun  more
National rankings highlight FSU's strength in student success, academic quality
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * National rankings highlight FSU's strength in student success, academic quality * #Key Points * FSU remains one of the nation's top public universities, earning strong rankings from U.S. News & World Report, TIME and Niche while continuing its rise in student success, academic quality and research excellence. * In the latest report by U.S. News, Florida State climbed to No. 5 among all public univ  more
National Standings Showcase FSU RMI and Real Estate
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news: * * * National standings showcase FSU RMI and Real Estate September 22, 2026 Surging to new heights, the undergraduate real estate program at the Herbert Wertheim College of Business jumped three spots to secure the No. 3 position among public schools, No. 6 among all schools, on the list of national standings released today by U.S. News & World Report. The ascent marks FSU's highes  more
New College of Florida on the Rise Across Three National Rankings
SARASOTA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news: * * * New College of Florida on the Rise Across Three National Rankings September 22, 2026 Washington Monthly, The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report each place the public honors college of Florida among the nation's strongest public liberal arts colleges, with gains concentrated in the categories that decide student futures and the value of a d  more
NLC President Kevin Kramer Appoints 2026 Nominating Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * NLC President Kevin Kramer Appoints 2026 Nominating Committee * NLC President and Louisville, Kentucky Councilmember Kevin Kramer has appointed the 2026 Nominating Committee to recommend a slate of officers and board members to lead NLC in 2027. These leaders will be elected during the Annual Business Meeting at City Summit on Saturday, Nov. 21. NLC's P  more
Nova Southeastern University President Emeritus George L. Hanbury II's Newly Published Book to Benefit Student Scholarships and Research
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Nova Southeastern University President Emeritus George L. Hanbury II's Newly Published Book to Benefit Student Scholarships and Research FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 22, 2026 - Nova Southeastern University (NSU), in collaboration with Rodin Books and Barnes & Noble College (BNC), has released Keep Your Aim Above Your Reach: The Practice of Transformational Leadership, a new book by Geor  more
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital and Polk State College announce partnership with hospital's $1 million historic gift
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 22 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital and Polk State College announce partnership with hospital's $1 million historic gift * Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital today announced that it is gifting $1 million to Polk State College over five years. In recognition of the commitment, the Radiography Suite at the soon-to-open Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus will be  more
Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast * FDIC market share data reflects continued execution of growth model during integration Pinnacle Financ  more
RELEASE: Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access * September 22, 2026 Contact: Preston McGee Phone: (202) 809-5889 #Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today welcomed NOAA Fisheries' announcement of a new 14-day recreational red snapper  more
Remarks by Director John A. Squires on the Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole: American Ingenuity and Economic Handshakes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: * * * Remarks by Director John A. Squires on the Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole: American Ingenuity and Economic Handshakes * Remarks as delivered John A. Squires Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and 60th Director of the USPTO Bayh-Dole Coalition's release of its new report, "Measuring the Impact of American Innovation" The Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole  more
Researchers Launch $26 Million Study to Predict ALS and FTD Before Symptoms Begin
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Researchers Launch $26 Million Study to Predict ALS and FTD Before Symptoms Begin * A major international review led by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine neurologist Dr. Michael Benatar argues that some diseases, including ALS, frontotemporal dementia and LATE, should be classified by their shared TDP-43 biology. #Key Takeaways * A five-year study across 13 research s  more
Saint Leo University Introduces Florida's First Reduced-Credit Bachelor's Degree
SAINT LEO, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University Introduces Florida's First Reduced-Credit Bachelor's Degree New 93-credit program lets students earn a bachelor's degree in three years instead of four, cutting costs by nearly 25% 22 September 2026 What if a bachelor's degree didn't have to take four years? Saint Leo University is putting that question into practice with the introduction of its Reduced-Hour Bachelor of Business Analy  more
Samford University Hosts Annual Conference for Consortium of Global Education
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford University Hosts Annual Conference for Consortium of Global Education * Samford University hosted the Consortium for Global Education's (CGE) annual meeting Sept. 16-18, bringing together members from around the world for a time of inspiration and encouragement in their Christian mission. CGE is a global nonprofit dedicated to connecting administrators, faculty and students to make an impact  more
SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains Funding will help small manufacturers scale production and support strategic priorities September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it awarded $8.9 million in grants across 18 organizations through its Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enabl  more
SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s  more
Seaglass Pontoons Commits to MRAA as Boat Brand Partner
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Sept. 23 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * Seaglass Pontoons Commits to MRAA as Boat Brand Partner Seaglass Pontoons, a boat manufacturer based in Howe, Indiana, is the latest Boat Brand Partner with the MRAA and a new Dealer Week Exhibitor. New Pontoon Manufacturer Expands Support for Dealer Success; To Exhibit at Dealer Week 2026 this December in Tampa MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 21, 2026) -- The Marine Retailers Associat  more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio With Brian Kilmeade, Ainsley Earhardt, and Lawrence Jones of Fox News "Fox & Friends"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Brian Kilmeade, Ainsley Earhardt, and Lawrence Jones of Fox News "Fox & Friends" Interview Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Fox & Friends Studio New York City, New York September 22, 2026 QUESTION: Joining us now for that preview of those big things is the Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Mr. Secretary, great to see you. SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. QUESTION: Fi  more
Sen. Moody Issues Letter to Air Force Chief of Staff Wilsbach
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following letter to Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 26, 2026 General Kenneth Wilsbach Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force 1670 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 Dear General Wilsbach: I write to express my strong support for relocating Blue Horizons from Maxwell Air Force Base to Orlando, Florida. As the Air Force's  more
Senator Rick Scott Rolls Out "Rescuing America" Platform to Increase American Homeownership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Rick Scott Rolls Out "Rescuing America" Platform to Increase American Homeownership * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott continued rolling out his "Rescuing America" project with a video about the homeownership crisis facing the country - especially young Americans. Watch Senator Scott's video by clicking HERE or on the image above. Senator Rick Scott said, "I agree with Zoh  more
Sidley Continues to Expand Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure Practice With James Schneider in Miami
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Continues to Expand Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure Practice With James Schneider in Miami * Miami - Sidley is pleased to announce that James Schneider has joined the Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure practice in the firm's office in Miami. Mr. Schneider joins from Squire Patton Boggs, where he was a part of the Debt Finance practice in the Fina  more
Simple visual patterns can trick AI-powered vehicles and robots, UF research finds
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Simple visual patterns can trick AI-powered vehicles and robots, UF research finds * A simple pattern of black-and-white stripes could cause an autonomous vehicle or robot to misjudge how far away an obstacle is, potentially triggering an unexpected maneuver or even a collision, according to new University of Florida research. The finding exposes a previously overlooked vulnerability in the technolo  more
Southeast Cherokee Construction Urges SBA to Preserve Realistic Economic Boundaries in Federal Construction Set-Asides
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1491 Furnace Street | Montgomery, AL 36104 334-264-1770 21 September 2026 RE: SBA Proposed Small Business Size Standards - Docket SBA-2026-0199 U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Size Standards Introduction and SCC Background Southeast Cherokee Construction, Inc. (SCC) respectfully submits these comm  more
Southern Shrimp Alliance Calls for Urgent Review of Shrimp Permit Moratorium
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Sept. 22 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Southern Shrimp Alliance Calls for Urgent Review of Shrimp Permit Moratorium * The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) filed formal comments last week supporting a proposed extension of the federal commercial shrimp permit moratorium in the Gulf, along with specific actions. The comments respond to a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposal that would keep  more
TODAY's Al Roker Visits the 'Sinners' Haunted House at Universal Orlando Resort
NEW YORK, Sept. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * TODAY's Al Roker Visits the 'Sinners' Haunted House at Universal Orlando Resort * For the fall episode of 'Universal TODAY,' Al Roker celebrates the 35th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights with a thrilling visit to the 'Sinners' haunted house at Universal Orlando Resort. September 21, 2026 Al Roker visits Halloween Horror Nights during the Fall 2026 episode of Universal T  more
U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year * For the 20th consecutive year, University of the Ozarks is ranked among the top 10 regional colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report in its annual college rankings. In the 2027 edition of U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges, released on Tuesday, Ozarks was ranked fourth overall among South Regional Colleges. The overall ra  more
U.S. Arctic Ambassador-at-Large Nominee Nesheiwat Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Julia Nesheiwat, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Arctic Ambassador-at-Large, from a Sept. 17, 2026, hearing from a Sept. 17, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to be the U.S. Arctic Ambassador-at-Large. I am grateful to Pres  more
U.S. Sugar Supply Forecast Falls as Production, Mexico Imports Decline
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: September 2026,' Report No. SSS-M-457, coordinated by Vidalina Abadam with Joshua Huang as contributor. The report projects lower U.S. sugar supplies for 2026/27 as domestic production and imports from Mexico decline. U.S. sugar supply for the fiscal year ending September 2027 is forecast at 14.268 million short tons, raw value, down 168,000 short tons from the   more
UCF Ranks No. 5 Most Innovative Public Universities, Most Innovative in Florida
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Ranks No. 5 Most Innovative Public Universities, Most Innovative in Florida * #Highlights * Today, U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings, in which UCF earned recognition for: * No. 5 Most Innovative Public University in the nation and first in Florida * Top 10 public universities for Best Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects * Top 15 public universities  more
UF-led Alzheimer's research center awarded $22 million grant
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF-led Alzheimer's research center awarded $22 million grant * As scientists edge closer to changing the lives of people with dementia by finding ways to diagnose it earlier and treat it more effectively, a University of Florida-led research network has been awarded a new $22.3 million, five-year grant to propel these discoveries into clinical practice. The National Institute on Aging has renewed a   more
UHealth Heart and Lung Surgery Programs Earn Top STS Ratings
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * UHealth Heart and Lung Surgery Programs Earn Top STS Ratings * The Society of Thoracic Surgeons recognized UHealth's aortic valve, mitral valve and thoracic surgery programs for strong patient outcomes and specialized care. #Key Takeaways * UHealth's aortic valve and mitral valve surgery programs received three stars, the highest rating in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons reporti  more
UMass Amherst Moves Up Five Spots to No. 24 on U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Public Universities
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Moves Up Five Spots to No. 24 on U.S. News & World Report's 2027 Best Public Universities * The University of Massachusetts Amherst moved up five spots to No. 24 nationally on U.S. News & World Report's Top Public Universities 2027 and is the only public institution in New England to place in the Top 30. For the past 13 years, UMass Amherst has been ranked as a Top 30 public uni  more
UNF ranked among the nation's 2027 "Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF ranked among the nation's 2027 "Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report * The University of North Florida is ranked among the best national universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 edition of "Best Colleges" for the eighth consecutive year. UNF moved up 16 spots on social mobility to No. 109. The social mobility score is evaluated by factors such as the graduation rates of Pell  more
University of Tampa: College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education Launches Four Academic Programs
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 23 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news: * * * Written by: Katelyn Ferral | Sept. 22, 2026 College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education Launches Four Academic Programs Students can now major in public policy or choose a new minor in the computer science or sociology departments. - The University's College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education has more opportunities this semester for students to expand their knowledge in public policy,   more
USDA Issues World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates Report for September 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on September 11, 2026,: Here are excerpts: * * * WHEAT: All of the aggregate supply and use categories for 2026/27 U.S. wheat are unchanged this month. However, there are offsetting by-class changes for exports. White wheat exports are raised 20 million bushels and Hard Red Winter and Hard Red Spring exports are lowered 15 and 5 million, respectively.  more
UWF Ranks Top 10 in U.S. News & World Report's Top Public Schools - Regional South Rankings for Five Years
PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 22 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF ranks top 10 in U.S. News & World Report's Top Public Schools - Regional South Rankings for five years Sep. 22, 2026 For the fifth consecutive year, the University of West Florida ranked in the top 10 public institutions in the region by U.S. News and World report, which released its 2027 Best College Rankings today. UWF also p  more
WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and t  more
WLF Asks Court to Reject State Law End-Run Around Congress's 340B Enforcement Scheme
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Court to Reject State Law End-Run Around Congress's 340B Enforcement Scheme * "Hospitals can't avoid Congress's process for resolving 340B disputes by dressing their claims in state consumer-protection laws." -Jay DeSanto, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel Click HERE to read WLF's brief. Washington, DC-Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today filed an amicus brief in  more