Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado
Acting A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Labcorp Over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
September 25, 2026
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data br
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Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Chairman Grubbe Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Jeff Grubbe, chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act (H.R. 5935):
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Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and honorable members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in support of H.R. 5935, the Agua Caliente B
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Arapahoe Community College: Vidana Named as a Newman Civic Fellow
LITTLETON, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- Arapahoe Community College issued the following news:
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Vidana Named as a Newman Civic Fellow
Author Jeff Duggan
September 25, 2026
Arapahoe Community College (ACC) student Evelin Vidana has been selected as a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education.
The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program that recognizes and supports student pu
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Ariz. Game and Fish Dept. Supports Removal of Gila Chub From Endangered Species List Due to Taxonomic Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 24, 2026
Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R2-ES-2022-0001
Policy and Regulations Branch
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: PRB (JAO/3W)
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
RE: Removal of Gila Chub From the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; Docket No. FWS-R2-ES-2022-0001FXES111
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Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's (U.S. ED) proposal to provide the Trump Administration with broad discretion in educational grantmaking d
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
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Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information
Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general are pushing Congress to take immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence, a call that's been echoed by AI industry leaders in recent weeks.
"AI technology is
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs.
Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition o
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Attorney General Jones Opposes Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Opposes Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow state and local governm
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed a comment letter opposing the Trump administration's proposed rule that attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas that allow state and local governments to address nationwid
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence
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#Says AI companies shouldn't be left to police themselves.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on Congress to pass rules for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter to congressional leaders from a bipartisan group of attorneys general, AG Rayfield warns that recent inci
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AUDIO & TRANSCRIPT: September 2026 USOPC Leadership Press Briefing
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release:
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AUDIO & TRANSCRIPT: September 2026 USOPC Leadership Press Briefing
Sep 24, 2026
Below is the audio recording and transcript from the U.S Olympic and Paralympic Committee leadership press briefing on Friday, September 25, following the board of directors meetings via teleconference.
AUDIO (https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt9e58afd92a18a0fc/blt0fd90666f27b4bf0/6
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Bennet, Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Collins, Coons, Wicker Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Volunteers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Collins, Coons, Wicker Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Volunteers
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) led Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) to reintroduce the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relie
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CCA Reaffirms Commitment to Cinematic Arts, Announces New Programs for the Future
AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- The Community College of Aurora issued the following news release:
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CCA Reaffirms Commitment to Cinematic Arts, Announces New Programs for the Future
Sept. 25, 2026
AURORA, Colo. -- The Community College of Aurora (CCA) remains committed to its Cinematic Arts department amid upcoming improvements to the department's academic pathways and following recent news about future redevelopment of the Lowry Campus.
CCA will begin offering stackable certificate pat
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Colorado Springs Utilities Urges U.S. Forest Service to Maintain Watershed Protections Amid Travel Management Revisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- 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
Public Comments Processing
Attn: Travel Management Rule Comments
United States Forest Service
Washington, DC 20250
Subject: Public Comment - Docket FS-2026-0100-0001: Travel Management; National Forest System Lands
Dear United States Forest Service Review Committee,
Thank you for the opportunity t
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Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, Congressman Joe Neguse Lead Bill to Permanently Fund Payments to Rural Counties with Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, Congressman Joe Neguse Lead Bill to Permanently Fund Payments to Rural Counties with Federal Lands
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LAKEWOOD -Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) this week introduced the Permanently Authorizing PILT Act to guarantee reliable federal payments to Colorado counties that provide essential services on and around tax-exemp
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Crow Introduces Legislation to Innovate Care for Military Trauma
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Crow Introduces Legislation to Innovate Care for Military Trauma
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AURORA -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced the Cooperative Overseas Military Battlefield Advancement in Trauma (COMBAT) Care Act to ensure our military is innovating and developing new app
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Finding her stride: Air Force medic channels grit, military medicine to return to duty
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Finding her stride: Air Force medic channels grit, military medicine to return to duty
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -
Inside the sunlit rehabilitation gym at the Center for the Intrepid, Senior Airman Hailey Alaniz stood between two parallel bars, looking down at her newly fitted left leg.
Finished in a custom, dark-sparkle carbon-fibe
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Friends of Animals Urges USDA to Retain Existing Travel Management Rule
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
Secretary Rollins
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Travel Management; Forest System Lands
Dear Secretary Rollins,
Friends of Animals submits these comments in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) notice that it intends to r
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From Kaua'i to Kuala Lumpur, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating This Season
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Sep 25, 2026
From Kaua'i to Kuala Lumpur, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating this Season
* Hilton is continuing strong momentum across its portfolio, including the debut of NoMad in Singapore, the debut of Waldorf Astoria and Conrad in Malaysia, and the expansion of Signia Hilton and Apartment Collection by Hilton in key U.S. destinations.
* This quarter marks important firsts in new
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Governor Polis Unveils Colorado 150 Art Installations at Eldora Mountain, Jackson Lake State Park
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Unveils Colorado 150 Art Installations at Eldora Mountain, Jackson Lake State Park
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NEDERLAND - Today, Governor Polis revealed two art installations in celebration of Colorado's 150th birthday. These displays are part of a broader effort to honor Colorado's history through community art that tells the story of Colorado's past and future. The Governor previously revealed the ar
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Governor Polis, State Officials Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of 54 New Homes Coloradans Can Afford in Frisco
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis, State Officials Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of 54 New Homes Coloradans Can Afford in Frisco
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FRISCO - Today, Governor Polis, the Colorado Middle Income Housing Authority (MIHA), the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) cut the ribbon for The Scout, a new housing community in Frisco, Colorado
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Governor's Awards Recognize Tourism Leaders and Organizations from Across the State
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor's Awards Recognize Tourism Leaders and Organizations from Across the State
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BRECKENRIDGE - Last night, at the Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), recognized seven individuals and four organizations for the 2026 Governor's Awards for Outstanding Colorado T
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House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Title IX Clarification Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-798) on the Title IX Clarification Act (H.R. 8781). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
H.R. 8781, Title IX Clarification Act of 2026, amends section 901(c) of Education Amendments of 1972 to define ``sex'' for purposes of nondiscrimination requirements applicable to federally funded education programs and activities.
Committ
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House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on Credit Access and Inclusion Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-788) on the Credit Access and Inclusion Act (H.R. 5402). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on Sept. 1, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 5402, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2025, was introduced on September 16, 2025, by Republican Representative Young Kim (CA-40). H.R. 5402 permits public housing authorities, utility providers, and telecommunication
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Report on Water Resources Development Act (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-795) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 9497). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 3, 2026.
The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee.
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(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
Committee Votes
Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires each commi
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ICYMI: Hickenlooper, McCormick Celebrate Formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Hickenlooper, McCormick Celebrate Formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus
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In case you missed it, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Dave McCormick joined scientists, researchers, and legislative staff at a kickoff event last week at the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the formation of their U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus.
Watch the highlights of
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ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Bennet Calls on Trump to Rescind Unscientific Vaccine Order and Fire HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Bennet Calls on Trump to Rescind Unscientific Vaccine Order and Fire HHS Secretary Kennedy
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Video of Bennet's Full Remarks Available HERE
Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet reiterated his call for President Donald Trump to rescind the unscientific childhood vaccine executive order and fire the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Sec
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IGFA and the National Park Service Work Together to Connect People to Parks Through Recreational Fishing
DANIA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 26 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news:
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Let's Go Fishing!
IGFA and the National Park Service Work Together to Connect People to Parks Through Recreational Fishing
The IGFA completed another stellar year of angling education events in National Park Service (NPS) locations across the country, thanks to the continued support from the National Park Foundation.
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Building on more than seven years of collaboration with the pilot
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Jackson Walker: Robert Soza to Receive 2026 C. Lee Cusenbary Ethical Life and Leadership Award
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Robert Soza to Receive 2026 C. Lee Cusenbary Ethical Life and Leadership Award
September 25, 2026
Jackson Walker partner Robert L. Soza Jr. has been named a recipient of the 2026 C. Lee Cusenbary Ethical Life and Leadership Award by the Association of Corporate Counsel's San Antonio Chapter and The Texas Lawbook.
The award honors one in-house lawyer or legal department and one private lawyer or law firm
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Justice Department Holds the First Attorney General's Summit on Victims of Violent Crime
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Justice Department Holds the First Attorney General's Summit on Victims of Violent Crime
September 25, 2026
The Department also held a memorial to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
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On Thursday, the Attorney General gathered victims and survivor families together at the first Summit on Victims of Violent Crime ahead of a memorial for National Day of Remembrance for Murder
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Most Coloradans Speed on Highways, New CDOT Report Says
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 26 -- The Colorado Department of Transportation issued the following news:
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Most Coloradans speed on highways, new CDOT report says
Colorado - 33% of 2025 traffic fatalities involved speeding
Sept. 25, 2026
Statewide -- The Colorado Department of Transportation's newly released Driving Behavior Report states that 73% of Coloradans say they speed on main highways at least some of the time. Additionally, 69% of Coloradans say they do the same on local highways. Sp
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models
Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Demands Establishment of a Robust Regulatory Framework for AI Development
September 25, 2026
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TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 attorneys general urging Congressional leaders to enact comprehens
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N.Y. A.G. James, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 23, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries
Minority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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Th
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NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2027 National Leadership Roles
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Insurance] -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors posted the following news release:
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NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2027 National Leadership Roles
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The Committee on Governance of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has nominated Andrew J. Rinn, JD, CFP, CLU, ChFC, Assistant Vice President-Advanced Strategies with Sammons Financial in West Des Moines, Iowa, to be NAIFA's 2027
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NMSU CAMP begins celebrations for 25th year of service in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 25 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU CAMP begins celebrations for 25th year of service in New Mexico
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Entering a university as a first-generation student is like an explorer stepping onto an entirely unknown continent without a map or a guide. It's difficult to know where to go or what to do.
For nearly a quarter of a century, New Mexico State University has empowered hundreds of students from migrant farm worker fami
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Urges Congress to Regulate AI Industry to Protect Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond urges Congress to regulate AI industry to protect Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 25, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on Congress to take immediate action to regulate the artificial intelligence industry to protect the safety of Oklahomans.
Drummond joined a coalition of 25 other attorneys general in a letter sent to U.S. House Speaker Mike Jo
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Oklahoma State: 2026 College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame Awards Banquet Honors Six Alumni
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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2026 College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame awards banquet honors six alumni
September 24, 2026
The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences recognizes distinguished alumni each year at the Hall of Fame Banquet.
The six individuals honored in 2026 have made their mark within their respective fields and continue to set examples of leadership, innovation, selfles
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Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-Calif.-35), reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet
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Pitt and UConn Researchers Receive $3.1M From NIH to Bring Genomics Into Primary Care
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Pitt and UConn Researchers Receive $3.1M from NIH to Bring Genomics into Primary Care
By Kat Procyk
More than 100 million adults in the United States receive their routine health care from a primary care provider (PCP). As a result, PCPs frequently encounter patients with genetic health concerns, including adverse drug reactions, inherited cancer risk, family planning consid
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Project Coyote Applauds Governor Polis's Opposition to Amendment 83
LARKSPUR, California, Sept. 26 -- Project Coyote, an organization that say it promotes conservation and coexistence between people and wildlife through education, science and advocacy, issued the following news release:
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Project Coyote Applauds Governor Polis's Opposition to Amendment 83
Project Coyote Applauds Governor Polis's Opposition to Amendment 83, Colorado's Misleading "Right to Hunt and Fish" Ballot Measure
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DENVER, Colo., Sept., 25, 2026 - Project Coyote today welcomed Gover
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Public Lands Council Urges Caution in Revising Forest Travel Management Policies to Protect Grazing Permits
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
The Honorable Stephen Vaden
Deputy Secretary
U. S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
RE: Docket No. FS-2026-0100; Travel Management; National Forest System Lands
Dear Deputy Secretary Vaden, Under Secretary Boren, and Chief Schultz:
The Public Lands Cou
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Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Sets Sept. 30 Executive Session
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10 a.m. on Sept. 30, 2026, at 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Legislation
* S. 365/H.R. 1729, a bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado. (Mr. Benne
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Summit County Manager Rossi Opposes Forest Service Travel Management Rule Revision to Protect Recreational Access and Land Stewardship
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. Jim Bacon, Acting Director, Public Benefits
U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Forest Service
Public Benefits Office
201 14th Street SW
Washington, DC 20250
Re: Public Scoping Comments for Travel Management Rule Revision, Federal Register Number 2026-17211
The Summit County, Colorado Boa
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TAMIU Names Tyler Unsicker as Director of Athletics
LAREDO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
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9/24/26
TAMIU Names Tyler Unsicker as Director of Athletics
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has named Tyler Unsicker as its new Athletics Director, bringing an experienced collegiate athletics leader to oversee TAMIU's Dustdevil Athletics program.
Unsicker has served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics at Louis
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Yorba Linda Water District Director Barbre Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Yorba Linda Water District Director Brett R. Barbre from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Restore Florida Water Independence Act (H.R. 9017), Study and Assessment of Future Ecosystems for Manatees Act (H.R. 9590), Gathering Alligator Treatment, Oversight and Response Act (H.R. 10117), and the Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act (H.R. 3717):
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Chair Hag
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