Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska
$1.6M DOD Grant Enables Researchers to Expand Digital Mental Health Support for Dementia Caregivers
LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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$1.6M DOD Grant Enables Researchers to Expand Digital Mental Health Support for Dementia Caregivers
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For more than 11 million Americans who provide unpaid care for a loved one living with dementia, the daily emotional, mental, and physical demands can feel overwhelming. Among them are hundreds of thousands of active-duty service members, military spouses, and veterans who carry the heavy responsibility of dement
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A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
September 24, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that LabCorp will pay more than $2.2 million and strengthen its data-security practices under a multistate settlement resolving an investigation i
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Alaska Airlines Strengthens Its Seattle-area Network With Major Paine Field Growth
SEATTLE, Sept. 25 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release:
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Alaska Airlines strengthens its Seattle-area network with major Paine Field growth
Sep 24, 2026
Puget Sound area travelers will have more ways to fly from Seattle Paine Field (PAE) next summer, with Alaska Airlines planning a major expansion that will bring more flights, more seats and more convenient access to the West Coast.
Starting this Fall, Alaska w
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Alaska Delegation Welcomes $315 Million Contract for Coast Guard Infrastructure in Kodiak
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Alaska Delegation Welcomes $315 Million Contract for Coast Guard Infrastructure in Kodiak
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Projects Will Support Arrival of New Icebreakers, Offshore Patrol Cutters
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today welcomed news that the Coast Guard has awarded a $315 million contract for the design and construction of a cutter moor
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American Petroleum Institute: What They Are Saying - U.S. Diesel Export Ban Is a Bad Idea
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release:
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: U.S. Diesel Export Ban Is a Bad Idea
As API President and CEO Mike Sommers said yesterday, Americans are already feeling the impact of rising diesel costs driven by an unprecedented disruption to global refining capacity. Restricting U.S. diesel exports would only compound the problem by further straining refinery operations and fuel supplies.
Elected officials, economists
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Success Stories of the 20% Small Business Deduction in the Working Families Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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Success Stories of the 20% Small Business Deduction in the Working Families Tax Cuts
John Kartch
09/22/2026
20% deduction in the Working Families Tax Cut is helping Main Street employers and employees
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The Working Families Tax Cuts enacted by President Trump and House and Senate Republicans is helping small businesses create jobs, purchase new equipment, raise wages, and expand operations.
In additio
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check t
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
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September 24, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general in securing approximately $2.3 million and critical reforms to protect consumers from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) after a 2019
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that Nebraska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
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Sept. 24, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as Labcorp, resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at its debt co
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general, has secured a settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General Tong today led a coalition of 44 attorneys general announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019
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Bristol robotics team awarded international XPRIZE for wildfire drone technology
BRISTOL, England, Sept. 24 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:
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Bristol robotics team awarded international XPRIZE for wildfire drone technology
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The awardees were announced during the XPRIZE Wildfire Awardee Ceremony held at the New York City Fire Museum this week [23 Sep].
The Bristol researchers are part of AURA Foresight, an international team that has developed autonomous technology capable of detecting potential wildfire ignitions within minutes and c
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Davids, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Survivors of Indian Boarding Schools
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Survivors of Indian Boarding Schools
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Tom Cole (R-OK-04), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, introduced a bipartisan House Resolution designating the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as Indian Boarding School "National Week of Remembrance."
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DSCC: "We Will Not Be Outworked" - DSCC Chair Sen. Gillibrand Lays Out Senate Democrats' "Viable" Path to Majority in 2006-Style "Groundswell"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 23, 2026
"We Will Not Be Outworked" - DSCC Chair Sen. Gillibrand Lays Out Senate Democrats' "Viable" Path to Majority in 2006-Style "Groundswell"
DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: "Republicans' roster of corruption and candidates who have been a rubber stamp to Trump is very much affecting their campaigns, and our focus on just the issues that are affecting voters where they ar
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DSCC: Pain at the Pump: GOP Scrambles to Rewrite Narrative on Their Support for Price-Hiking Iran War as Diesel Costs Hit "Daily All-Time Highs"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 23, 2026
PAIN AT THE PUMP: GOP Scrambles to Rewrite Narrative on Their Support for Price-Hiking Iran War as Diesel Costs Hit "Daily All-Time Highs"
NBC News: "Rising diesel prices can translate into higher costs for consumers by raising the wholesale cost of getting goods to retailers and grocery stores. The global shipping, rail and trucking industries all rely on diesel"
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DSCC: Vote Alert - Senate Republicans Again Vote to Continue Price-Spiking Iran War Amid National Backlash
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 24, 2026
VOTE ALERT: Senate Republicans Again Vote to Continue Price-Spiking Iran War Amid National Backlash
GOP Senate candidates have claimed that the war in Iran they "wholeheartedly support" is "over" and "out of sight, out of mind" for many Americans - applauding the "mop-up operation" that "went very well"
New York Times' Carl Hulse: "It's brutal, the gas prices. And it'
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Gibson Dunn Secures Ninth Circuit Victory Barring Class Action Challenging Delta Air Lines' Flight Emissions
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Secures Ninth Circuit Victory Barring Class Action Challenging Delta Air Lines' Flight Emissions
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On September 23, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a Western District of Washington ruling and held that the Clean Air Act expressly preempts state-law claims seeking to impose liability for aircraft emissions at Seattle-T
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Kaptur, Mullin Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to Empower Voters with Campaign Funding Information
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Kaptur, Mullin Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to Empower Voters with Campaign Funding Information
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Toledo, OH -Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026. This new legislation will require federal election campaign ads paid for by SuperPACs to disclose the name and dollar amount contributed to that SuperPAC
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Maine A.G. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
9/24/2026
Attorney General Frey, 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 generic drugs.
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Maternal Health: Information on and Federal Oversight of Mortality Review Committees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Maternal Health: Information on and Federal Oversight of Mortality Review Committees
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#Fast Facts
Over 600 women die during pregnancy or from causes aggravated by pregnancy each year in the U.S. Most of these deaths are preventable.
The federal government partially funds local and state committees that make recommendations to prevent such deaths.
In this Q&A, we found these committee
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Military Installations: Remote and Isolated Locations Face Challenges Delivering Critical Support Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Military Installations: Remote and Isolated Locations Face Challenges Delivering Critical Support Services
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#Fast Facts
Remote and isolated military bases are often far from larger cities or located in resource-limited environments. This makes the delivery of critical support services-such as health care or housing-challenging.
But DOD hasn't established a clear definition of 'remote
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N.D. A.G. WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
September 23, 2026
BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eli
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollar
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
September 22, 2026
Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers
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TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certai
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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory: U.S.-India Satellite Captures Time-lapse Video of Volcanic Eruption
PASADENA, California, Sept. 25 -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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US-India Satellite Captures Time-lapse Video of Volcanic Eruption
Sept. 24, 2026
Returning to the same spot in orbit numerous times over several months, NISAR documented the ongoing lava flow from a volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Like tendrils on a vine, lava spreads out from the northern crater of Krasheninnikov, a volcano pair on the Pacific coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. On July
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NFWF Announces $13.3 Million in Grants Through the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release:
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NFWF Announces $13.3 Million in Grants Through the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 24, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $13.3 million in funding for 14 grants that will conserve critical winter ranges and migration corridors for mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and other wildlife across
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NMU Alumni Award Recipients Honored
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news:
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NMU Alumni Award Recipients Honored
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The four recipients of Northern Michigan University's 2026 Alumni Awards were recently honored with a luncheon during this year's Homecoming celebrations.
Dr. Gary R. Bertoline '74 BS of West Lafayette, Ind., received the Distinguished Alumni award. Jenna Zdunek '04 BS of Marquette, Mich., received the Alumni Achievement award. Maureen McFadden '16 BS of Marqu
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Why Diesel Matters - How America's Workhorse Fuel Affects Everything You Buy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary:
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September 24, 2026
Why Diesel Matters: How America's Workhorse Fuel Affects Everything You Buy
Austin Milks
Your coffee, your couch, your phone. At some point, nearly all of it rode on a diesel engine.
Gasoline gets the headlines, but diesel does the work. Diesel and heating oil account for 19% of the petroleum Americans use, according to the U
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NOAA: Report Released Supporting Aquaculture Opportunity Area Identification Process in Alaska
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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New Report Released Supporting Aquaculture Opportunity Area Identification Process in Alaska
September 24, 2026
NOAA Fisheries summarizes public input received on the Notice of Intent to help inform the next phase of environmental review for Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska state waters.
NOAA Fisheries released the Alaska Aquaculture Opport
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Sandia Labs hits trifecta for 2026 Forbes lists
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release:
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Sandia Labs hits trifecta for 2026 Forbes lists
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -Like most large companies, Sandia National Laboratories strives to provide a desirable, supportive workplace where employees can excel and advance professionally while receiving competitive salaries and benefits.
Forbes recognized Sandia on three 2026 lists: America's Best Large Employers
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University of Alaska System Warns Proposed Rules Threaten Funding and Remote Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 23, 2026
Mr. Zachary Rogers
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202
Subject: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542)
Dear Mr. Rogers,
On behalf of the University of Alaska (UA) system, thank you for the opportunity to comment
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that West Virginia, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"). The settlement resolves the investigation into the 2019 data breach at
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