News Tipoffs - New Hampshire Editors
As Home-Heating Season Approaches, Shaheen Urges Trump Administration to Swiftly Release LIHEAP Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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As Home-Heating Season Approaches, Shaheen Urges Trump Administration to Swiftly Release LIHEAP Funding
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(Washington, DC) - With diesel prices at historic highs due to the President's war with Iran and winter approaching, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined a bipartisan group of her Senate colleagues in a letter urging the
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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:
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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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
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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:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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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
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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:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
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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
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
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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
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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:
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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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
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Bowdoin College: Senior Lex Renkert's Leaf Physiology and Climate Research Receives National Funding
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Sept. 23 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Senior Lex Renkert's Leaf Physiology and Climate Research Receives National Funding
By Rebecca Goldfine
Biology major Lex Renkert '27 has received a Beckman Scholars Award to fund fifteen months of independent, faculty-mentored research.
Renkert's research recently received a boost from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, which supports promising undergraduate scientists by giving selected institutions three
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Colby-Sawyer Earns No. 1 Ranking for Best Undergraduate Teaching in U.S. News & World Report
NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, Sept. 22 -- Colby-Sawyer College posted the following news:
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Colby-Sawyer Earns No. 1 Ranking for Best Undergraduate Teaching in U.S. News & World Report
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Colby-Sawyer College has been ranked No. 1 in the Best Undergraduate Teaching - Regional Colleges (North) category by U.S. News & World Report. This is the fourth time it has earned a No. 1 ranking in the category, and the fifth time it has placed in the top two, since 2022.
The 2027 edition of the U.S. Ne
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Council on American-Islamic Relations Issues Letter to Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following letter to Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 16, 2026
The Honorable James E. Risch
Chair
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
483 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Jeanne Shaheen
Ranking Member
Senate Committee
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DOD Publishes $7.1 Billion in Proposed European Defense Sales and Military Upgrades for France, Italy and Norway
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Defense has published Federal Register notices detailing proposed defense sales and capability upgrades for Norway, Italy and France, with the transactions covering helicopters, precision-guided rockets and support services for unmanned aircraft. The notices, issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, were published as part of the congressional notification process required under the Arms Export Control Act.
For Norway, the Pentagon
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Extremist Content Online: Recently Released ISIS Audio, Pro-ISIS Propaganda, Offer to Share Explosives Guides Located on TikTok
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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Extremist Content Online: Recently Released ISIS Audio, Pro-ISIS Propaganda, Offer to Share Explosives Guides Located on TikTok
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(New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue:
* ISIS Activity Roundup
* ISIS Al-Naba Editoria
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FDA Recall Notice: Wakefern Food Voluntarily Recalls Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Wakefern Food Corp. Voluntarily Recalls Wholesome Pantry Organic Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 14, 2026
FDA Publish Date: September 22, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Elevated levels of patulin
Company Name: Wakefern Food Corp.
Brand Name: Wholesome Pantry
Product Description:
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GALA Spotlight: Emerging Leaders Step Up for Industry Advocacy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association posted the following news:
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GALA Spotlight: Emerging Leaders Step Up for Industry Advocacy
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September 2026
The HPBA Government Affairs Leadership Academy (GALA) develops the next generation of industry leaders by helping participants understand how government decisions affect the hearth, patio, and barbecue industry. Through monthly sessions, executive-led discussions, and hands-on exercis
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New Hampshire Delegation Urges Prompt Action by Air Force for PFAS Contamination at Pease
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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New Hampshire Delegation Urges Prompt Action by Air Force for PFAS Contamination at Pease
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(September 22, 2026) -Last week, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), alongside Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Maggie Hassan (NH), sent a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force requesting the Air Force provide a firm timeline for prompt funding and
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Readout: Ranking Member Shaheen's Meeting With Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
READOUT: Ranking Member Shaheen's Meeting with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa
NEW YORK CITY - On Monday, September 21, 2026, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on the sidelines the 2026 United Nations General Asse
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Readout: Ranking Member Shaheen, Colleagues' Meeting With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 21, 2026
READOUT: Ranking Member Shaheen, Colleagues' Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
NEW YORK CITY - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Peter Welch (D-VT) met w
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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:
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Remarks by Director John A. Squires on the Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole: American Ingenuity and Economic Handshakes
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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
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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:
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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
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Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on the Agreement With Greenland, Denmark
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on the Agreement with Greenland, Denmark
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the recent agreement between the United States, Denmark and Greenland:
"After months of thr
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Senator Hassan Recognizes Shaun Sullivan of Hampton as September's Granite Stater of the Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan Recognizes Shaun Sullivan of Hampton as September's Granite Stater of the Month
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Shaun Sullivan of Hampton as September's Granite Stater of the Month for his nearly two decades of work supporting vulnerable children in Rwanda and his dedication to serving others as a fire fighter.
Shaun first traveled to Rwanda in 2008, and
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Shaheen Joins Colleagues to Demand Investigation into DHS Voter Data Misconduct Revealed by Whistleblower Disclosure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Joins Colleagues to Demand Investigation into DHS Voter Data Misconduct Revealed by Whistleblower Disclosure
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined 17 of her colleagues on a letter calling for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) to immediately open an independent investigation into the wrongdoings detailed in a rec
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Shaheen, Coons, Reed, Warner, Warren, Kim Statement Ahead of President Xi Jinping's State Visit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
Shaheen, Coons, Reed, Warner, Warren, Kim Statement Ahead of President Xi
Jinping's State Visit
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member for Senate Defense appropriations, Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair o
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SIGNED INTO LAW: Hassan-Backed Bill to Increase Transparency of Government Spending
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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SIGNED INTO LAW: Hassan-Backed Bill to Increase Transparency of Government Spending
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WASHINGTON - Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan to increase transparency in Washington and protect taxpayer dollars was recently signed into law.
Currently, billions of dollars in spending are hidden from public disclosure through "Other Transactions Agreements," or OTAs. The
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SUNY Fredonia Rises in U.S. News Public University Rankings
FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 23 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
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SUNY Fredonia rises in U.S. News public university rankings
September 22, 2026
University remains among top public institutions in the North while expanding academic programs and student support
SUNY Fredonia is ranked No. 24 among the top public universities in the North in the 2027 edition of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges" rankings, moving up one position from last
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Pitt-Bradford in Top 5 for Value in the North
BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news:
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U.S. News & World Report ranks Pitt-Bradford in Top 5 for value in the north
Campus also highly ranked in Best Colleges for Veterans; Top Public Schools in the North
September 22, 2026
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has been ranked No. 5 in Best Value Schools and No. 5 in Best Value Schools for In-State Students among Regional Colleges in the North by U.S. News & World
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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:
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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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
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