Monday - September 28, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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77 Education and Civil Rights Groups Urges Education Department to Withdraw Proposed Revisions to General Administrative Regulations
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 Zachary Rogers U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Education Department General Administrative Regulations, 91 Fed. Reg. 54666 (Aug. 24, 2026); 1 Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Mr. Rogers: The undersigned organ  more
AAJA's awards go beyond recognition, elevate the importance of untold stories
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 25 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * AAJA's awards go beyond recognition, elevate the importance of untold stories * The Asian American Journalists Association is proud to announce that award-winning news anchor and filmmaker David Ono, our 2026 Suzanne Ahn Civic Engagement & Social Justice Award recipient, will put the $5,000 reward towards his nonprofit Story Boldly. Story Boldly, founde  more
Accolades: Forbes Ranks UVA Health Among 'Best Employers for Women'
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Accolades: Forbes ranks UVA Health among 'Best Employers for Women' By Dan Heuchert, danh@virginia.edu September 25, 2026 The national business publication Forbes rated UVA Health the No. 1 employer for women among Virginia health systems and No. 4 among all Virginia employers. Nationally, UVA Health ranks No. 20 among health systems and No. 120 overall on Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best  more
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): * * * 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  more
Ahead of Anniversary of Critical Disability Rights Legislation, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms California's Commitment to Uplifting and Defending the Rights of Californians with Disabilities
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Anniversary of Critical Disability Rights Legislation, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms California's Commitment to Uplifting and Defending the Rights of Californians with Disabilities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today reaffirmed the California Department of Justice's commitment to protecting the civil rights of Californians with disabilities, especi  more
American Bar Association Virtual Program to Preview Upcoming Supreme Court Term
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * American Bar Association virtual program to preview upcoming Supreme Court term WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2026 --The American Bar Association and American University Washington College of Law will host the virtual program, "On the Docket: Looking Ahead at the New Supreme Court Term," on Sept. 29. Panelists will discuss what to expect when the U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes on the first Monday in October. I  more
Appointment of EPFL Professors
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 25 -- EPFL (Eecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne or Federal School of Technology in Lausanne), a public research university, issued the following news: * * * Appointment of EPFL professors The Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology has announced the appointment of professors at EPFL. - Dr Oliver Edtmair, currently Junior Fellow at ETH Zurich and a Clay Research Fellow, as Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the School of Basic Sc  more
As Breast Cancer Survivors Live Longer, City of Hope Spotlights Patient Stories and Growing Need for Survivorship Care
DUARTE, California, Sept. 26 -- City of Hope issued the following news release: * * * As Breast Cancer Survivors Live Longer, City of Hope Spotlights Patient Stories and Growing Need for Survivorship Care Sep 24, 2026 City of Hope highlights survivorship support as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - LOS ANGELES - As advances in breast cancer care help more patients live longer, City of Hope is celebrating survivors and highlighting the need for long-term support to help them live full  more
As Hurricane Nolo Approaches Hawai`i, Direct Relief Sends Additional Emergency Medical Aid
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * As Hurricane Nolo Approaches Hawai`i, Direct Relief Sends Additional Emergency Medical Aid * After months of severe weather, Direct Relief is rushing urgently needed medical aid to Hawai`i to help local healthcare providers sustain care as Hurricane Nolo approaches. Hawai`i is preparing for heavy rain from Hurricane Nolo, with forecasters warning of potentially catastrophic flooding  more
As USS Abraham Lincoln Returns Home after 300+ Days of Deployment, Sen. Schiff Renews Call for End to Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * As USS Abraham Lincoln Returns Home after 300+ Days of Deployment, Sen. Schiff Renews Call for End to Trump's War in Iran * Today, Senate Republicans again blocked a measure that would have confirmed Congress has not authorized the ongoing deployment of U.S. troops for Trump's Iran War Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) took to the Senate floor to urge Senate Republican  more
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: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding * 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  more
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: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence * 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   more
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: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases * 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  more
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: * * * 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  more
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: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES * 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  more
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: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence * #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  more
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: * * * 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  more
Azusa Pacific University: Alumni Feature - LBUSD Superintendent Don Austin, MA '01, EdD '05, Uplifts Educators
AZUSA, California, Sept. 26 -- Azusa Pacific University issued the following news: * * * Alumni Feature: LBUSD Superintendent Don Austin, MA '01, EdD '05, Uplifts Educators September 25, 2026 Written By Jacqueline Guerrero College is an important time for students to explore their academic and personal interests, and Azusa Pacific University encourages students to see how those interests can be used to pursue a vocational path that serves others. For Don Austin, MA '01, EdD '05, pursuing his  more
BHSU Crowns Swarm Days King and Queen
SPEARFISH, South Dakota, Sept. 25 -- Black Hills State University posted the following news: * * * BHSU Crowns Swarm Days King and Queen * Black Hills State University crowned its 2026 Swarm Days Royalty during the coronation ceremony held Thursday, September 24, as part of the university's homecoming celebration. Seniors Emiliano Mejia of Los Gatos, California, and Bailey Smith of Baldwin City, Kansas, were crowned Swarm Days King and Queen. Meija is an exercise science major and running   more
Birmingham Joins Landmark U.K.-U.S. University Alliance to Help Build Future Fusion Energy Workforce
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 25 -- The University of Birmingham posted the following news: * * * Birmingham joins landmark UK-US university alliance to help build future fusion energy workforce Landmark agreement unites leading British universities and forges a transatlantic partnership to help drive forward progress in fusion energy. 23 September 2026 A group of leading UK universities, including the University of Birmingham, have joined a new partnership with the US-based University Fusion   more
Blue Eagle Contracting to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Blue Eagle Contracting to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit * Trucking company settles federal lawsuit alleging it refused to accommodate Christian driver's attendance at Sunday services RENO, Nev. -Blue Eagle Contracting, Inc., a Grass Valley, California-based bulk mail delivery contractor for the U.S. Postal Service, will pay $60,000 and implement other reforms to s  more
BlueRibbon Coalition Backs Forest Service Proposal to Revise Travel Management Rule and Establish National Access Presumption
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. Ben Burr, Executive Director September 23, 2026 800 W Main St Suite 1460 Boise, ID 83702 Director, Public Benefits U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement - Travel Management; National Forest System Lan  more
Brooke Army Medical Center's award-winning care honors its namesake
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Brooke Army Medical Center's award-winning care honors its namesake * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - This year, the Military Health System is celebrating 250 years of America by recognizing military medicine's enduring history of innovation and impact to the warfighter. Pioneering military doctor Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Roger Brooke, whos  more
By Shaping and Shrinking Light, Engineers Alter a Material's Magnetic Properties
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * By Shaping and Shrinking Light, Engineers Alter a Material's Magnetic Properties * A new approach that uses light to switch the magnetic states of a material could lead to faster, smaller and more energy-efficient data storage. Engineers at the University of California San Diego published their findings in Nature Communications. In hard drives and other data storage technologies  more
CAIR-CA Disappointed in Gov. Newsom's Signature on AB 2664, New Law Meant to Criminalize Protests of Illegal Land Sales
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA Disappointed in Gov. Newsom's Signature on AB 2664, New Law Meant to Criminalize Protests of Illegal Land Sales September 25, 2026 The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed disappointment in Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature on Assembly Bill (AB) 2664, warning tha  more
Cal. State-San Bernardino: Faculty in the News, Sept. 25
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 26 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty in the News, Sept. 25 Meredith Conroy (political science) wrote on how women in with political power are portrayed by the entertainment media, Stuart Sumida (biology), in his capacity as president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, spoke about a lawsuit over the shrinking of the Bears Ears, Utah, National Monument, and Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) was quo  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs "Braun's Law," and Package of Bills to Crack Down on DUI Offenders
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 25, 2026 Governor Newsom signs "Braun's Law," and package of bills to crack down on DUI offenders What you need to know: Delivering on the promise of safer communities, Governor Newsom today announced the signing of stricter DUI laws, including SB 907, known as "Braun's Law," in honor of Braun Levi whose life was lost at the hands of a suspected repeat drunk driver. - LOS ANGEL  more
Called Up to the Big Leagues Four Chapman alumni who built careers behind professional sports, and the foundation that made it possible. September 25, 2026
ORANGE, California, Sept. 25 -- Chapman University posted the following news: * * * Called Up to the Big Leagues Four Chapman alumni who built careers behind professional sports, and the foundation that made it possible. September 25, 2026 * At Honda Center, between periods of an Anaheim Ducks game, a sponsorship runs on the boards, negotiated by Lauren Fitzpatrick (J.D. '18), the team's senior vice president and general counsel. Nearby, an Angels radio call carries a Chapman alum's voice. F  more
Calvert and Lieu Urge NASA to Consider California as the Site of the U.S. Space Academy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Calvert and Lieu Urge NASA to Consider California as the Site of the U.S. Space Academy * Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36), the Co-Chairs of the California Aerospace Caucus, announced they sent a letter to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to urge his consideration of California as the site of the new United States Space Academy. On August 28, 2026, Presiden  more
CBU Reports Enrollment Growth for Fall 2026
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 26 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * CBU reports enrollment growth for fall 2026 RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2026) -- Fall 2026 marks the 26th consecutive year of enrollment growth at California Baptist University, Dr. Ronald L. Ellis announced today. At the fall meeting of the CBU Board of Trustees, Ellis announced that 2026 enrollment totaled 12,613 students. The number represents an increase of 97 students over fall 2025. "W  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Autism Rates Increased Sharply for California Kids Born in 2016
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Autism Rates Increased Sharply for California Kids Born in 2016 A new study of California state data finds autism diagnoses accelerated sharply beginning in the mid-2010s, and especially for children born in 2016. T  more
CHRO Association Urges DHS to Reconsider $103,265 H-1B Filing Fee Amid Concerns Over U.S. Competitiveness and Workforce Impact
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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security Re: DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298; CIS No. 2861-26; RIN 1615-AD20 RE: CHRO Association Comments on Proposed Rule "Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions" To the Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy: The CH  more
Clean Air Task Force: States Explore Long-Term Planning to Accelerate Power Sector Decarbonization
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Clean Air Task Force issued the following report on Sept. 16, 2026, by Kasparas Spokas and Wilson Ricks, Clean Air Task Force Ilana Ginsberg, Principal Consultant, RAD Energy, entitled "State-Led Planning, Development, and Procurement: A key lever for states in deregulated power markets to achieve long-term electricity policy targets" Here are excerpts: * * * State electricity decarbonization policies are essential to drive power sector decarb  more
CORREA URGES CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT $10 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ORANGE COUNTY VETERANS CEMETERY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA URGES CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT $10 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ORANGE COUNTY VETERANS CEMETERY * SANTA ANA, Calif. -U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), who has long advocated for bringing a veterans cemetery to Orange County, sent a letter today urging Governor Gavin Newsom to ensure the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) accepts $10 million in federal funding offered  more
CREFC Announces West Coast Finance Forum in Newport Beach
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The CRE Finance Council, an association for the commercial real estate finance industry, issued the following news release: * * * CREFC Announces West Coast Finance Forum in Newport Beach One-day forum brings together commercial real estate finance leaders from across the West Coast and beyond to examine the forces shaping the industry - NEW YORK, NY -- September 24, 2026 -- The CRE Finance Council (CREFC), the trade association representing the over $6 trillion commer  more
CSUSB Procurement and Contracts Department Nationally Recognized for Fourth Consecutive Year
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Sept. 26 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB Procurement and Contracts Department nationally recognized for fourth consecutive year The department earned the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award while simultaneously implementing CSUBuy, the university's new e-procurement system. September 25, 2026 The streak continues. Cal State San Bernardino's Department of Procurement and Contracts is the   more
CTLM Wins $15,000 Award for Supporting Contingent Faculty and Teaching Staff
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * CTLM Wins $15,000 Award for Supporting Contingent Faculty and Teaching Staff * Arcadia University's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Delphi Award, a national honor recognizing institutions for transforming systems to better support contingent, or VITAL (Visiting, Instructor, Temporary, Adjunct, and Lecturer) faculty. Presented by the Delphi Projec  more
Cuban National Convicted for International Alien Smuggling and Money Laundering Conspiracy
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Cuban National Convicted for International Alien Smuggling and Money Laundering Conspiracy * Tampa, FL - A federal jury in the Middle District of Florida convicted a Cuban National for his role in an international alien smuggling and money laundering conspiracy. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Lazaro Alain Cabrera-Rodriguez, 28,  more
Department of the Air Force Pilot Program Expands to Help More Military Spouses
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force Pilot Program Expands to Help More Military Spouses * A professional in her own right, Kayla Amie holds a master's in organizational leadership and a bachelor of science in education, and has worked steadily since she was legally old enough to hold a job. But when she married a U.S. Air Force Airman, that professional background no longer guaranteed a career and   more
Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - A professional in her own right, Kayla Amie holds a master's in organizational leadership and a bachelor of science in education, and has worked steadily since she was legally old enough to hold a job. But when she married a U.S. Air F  more
Dietary Supplement May Influence Lung Tumor Growth Differently in Females and Males, UCLA Study Finds
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Dietary supplement may influence lung tumor growth differently in females and males, UCLA study finds Findings reveal how metabolism may influence gene activity in lung cancer and highlight the importance of sex and tumor genetics September 25, 2026 A study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that a dietary for  more
Dietary Supplements Are Not Subject to California's Uniform Food Date Labeling Requirements
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dietary Supplements Are Not Subject to California's Uniform Food Date Labeling Requirements * By Kristi Weisner, PharmD Luke Nguyen September 25, 2026 California Assembly Bill 2779 ("A.B. 2779"), a companion bill to California Assembly Bill 660 ("A.B. 660"), was signed into law last week.1 A.B. 2779 clarifies that dietary supplements are not subject to California's uniform "best   more
Earthjustice: LA Metro Approves Purchase of 220 Non-Polluting Electric Buses
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 26 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 LA Metro Approves Purchase of 220 Non-Polluting Electric Buses Landmark investment is second largest electric transit bus purchase in the nation - Los Angeles, CA -- Today, LA Metro approved a historic investment in 220 non-polluting electric buses. This landmark investment is the second largest electric transit bus purchase in the nation, and will electrify over 10% of LA Metro'  more
EEOC Sues Las Vegas Call Center for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Las Vegas Call Center for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation * Federal agency charges Las Vegas businesses discriminated against employees with disabilities LAS VEGAS -GSK Research Inc. and KGS Research, Inc., doing business as VRI Research, operators of a call center in Las Vegas, violated federal law when they discriminated against employees because of their disabi  more
EPA opens funding for 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act National Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of funds under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act National Program, with an estimated total funding of $1.8 million and an award ceiling of $12 million. This initiative aims to incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of the nation's legacy diesel engine fleet through various eligible activities, which include retrofitting or replacing existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with   more
EPA seeks applications for 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act National Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of funds under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act National Program, offering a total of $180 million with an award ceiling of $12 million. The program aims to incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of the nation's legacy diesel engine fleet, targeting the retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with certified technologies from the EPA and California Ai  more
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Federal Endorsements, Backing 18 Candidates Across 8 States
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Federal Endorsements, Backing 18 Candidates Across 8 States * NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of federal endorsements: 18 gun safety champions in the U.S. House of Representatives, running for re-election across eight states. Next year, these advocates will lead a new gun s  more
Faculty Fellows Turchioe and Pasklinsky Represent Columbia Nursing at Google Higher Ed AI Fellowship Institute
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- Columbia University School of Nursing issued the following news: * * * Faculty Fellows Turchioe and Pasklinsky Represent Columbia Nursing at Google Higher Ed AI Fellowship Institute September 24, 2026 Assistant professor Meghan Reading Turchioe, PhD, and associate professor Natalya Pasklinsky, DNP, represented Columbia University School of Nursing at the Google for Education Higher Education Faculty AI Fellowship Institute, held September 17-18, 2026 at Google's campus   more
Federal Register: Federal Reserve Reviews Nonbanking Activity Applications for Financial Firms in Ky., Utah
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Proposals to Engage in or To Acquire Companies Engaged in Permissible Nonbanking Activities The companies listed in this notice have given notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C. 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y, (12 CFR part 225) to engage de novo, or to acquire or control voting securities or assets of a company, including the companies li  more
Finance Industry Leaders Share Career Insights and Wisdom at Pepperdine's Fourth Coastal Capital Summit
MALIBU, California, Sept. 26 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Finance Industry Leaders Share Career Insights and Wisdom at Pepperdine's Fourth Coastal Capital Summit September 25, 2026 Pepperdine's finance community--including students, faculty, and prominent industry leaders, many of whom are alumni--convened for the fourth-annual Coastal Capital Summit held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the University's Malibu campus. The student-led conference featured a pac  more
Fire destroyed an award. Her legacy lives on.
LOMA LINDA, California, Sept. 25 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Fire destroyed an award. Her legacy lives on. * Robin Ungar and her duplicate alumni award. Loma Linda University honors dozens of alumni each year, recognizing their accomplishments since completing their education, sharing their stories as examples to future students of the varied career paths available from a Loma Linda education, and reminding alumni that they are members of a university fa  more
First Contact: NASA Acres at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
ALVA, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * September 25, 2026 First Contact: NASA Acres at Northwestern ALVA, Okla. - In the late afternoon heat of Aug. 27, NASA scientists found themselves climbing into combines in a milo field south of Alva, Oklahoma. For some of them it was first contact. Despite spending countless hours developing new technologies for these pieces of machinery, nine had never ridden a working piece of farm   more
Fong Celebrates House Passage of Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Fong Celebrates House Passage of Water Resources Development Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, bipartisan legislation that authorizes critical water resources infrastructure projects across the country. Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) voted in support of the bill, successfully securing several key wi  more
Fontanini Foods LLC Recalls Raw, Frozen Pork Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Fontanini Foods LLC Recalls Raw, Frozen Pork Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination * WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2026 - Fontanini Foods LLC, a McCook, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,320 pounds of raw, frozen pork breakfast sausage products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically clear, hard plastic,   more
Food and Water Watch: Enviro Groups Call on CARB to Reject Dangerous Carbon Capture
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Enviro Groups Call on CARB to Reject Dangerous Carbon Capture Sep 25, 2026 Today, impacted community members and climate and environmental justice organizations called on the California Air Resources Board to reject carbon capture, use and storage projects (CCUS) at its board meeting. CARB is expected to finalize California's first CCUS Program charged with evaluating and regulating CCUS in the state b  more
Free Press and Block the Merger Partners File Amicus Brief Blasting Pitiful Paramount Settlement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release: * * * Free Press and Block the Merger Partners File Amicus Brief Blasting Pitiful Paramount Settlement September 25, 2026 OAKLAND -- On Thursday night, Free Press and other core partners in the Block the Merger coalition filed an amicus brief calling for a federal court in California to reject the consent decree 12 state attorneys general stru  more
Free Press and Block the Merger Partners Win Motion to File Amicus Brief Against Paramount's Weak Deal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release: * * * Free Press and Block the Merger Partners Win Motion to File Amicus Brief Against Paramount's Weak Deal September 24, 2026 OAKLAND -- On Thursday morning, Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin agreed to grant interested parties the opportunity to file amicus briefs in opposition to the unenforceable consent decree that state attorneys general ent  more
Free Press Goes to Court to Stop Paramount's Toothless Settlement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release: * * * Free Press Goes to Court to Stop Paramount's Toothless Settlement September 24, 2026 OAKLAND -- Early on Thursday morning, Free Press filed an emergency motion with the federal court in California overseeing the lawsuit against Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The motion, filed jointly with other members of the  more
Frog-like hopping robot propelled by twisting elastic rods
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Frog-like hopping robot propelled by twisting elastic rods * Key takeaways * UCLA Samueli and University of Michigan roboticists have shown that elastic rods can be bent and twisted to repeatedly snap between shapes. * This snapping mechanism releases built-up energy that enables small robots to hop, flip and swim, which could help them move across uneven terrain, on land and in wat  more
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: * * * 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  more
Full circle: Hills conclude international service in USA Western Territory
LONDON, England, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The Salvation Army International posted the following news: * * * Full circle: Hills conclude international service in USA Western Territory * Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill and World Secretary for Women's Ministries Commissioner Shelley Hill have concluded their itinerary of international engagements before retirement with a return to The Salvation Army's USA Western Territory, where their officership began more than 33 year  more
GIFFORDS PAC announces $700K investment to elect Randy Villegas in CA-22
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC announces $700K investment to elect Randy Villegas in CA-22 * WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization, founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, an initial $700,000 advertising investment in the race to represent California's 22nd Congressional District, as part of its $10 milli  more
Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Supporting California Native Americans
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 25, 2026 Governor Newsom signs legislation supporting California Native Americans What you need to know: On Native American Day, Governor Newsom announced his signature on bills advancing tribal priorities, including making Native American Day a paid state holiday, formalizing an official apology on behalf of the state, and making the Governor's Office of Tribal Affairs permanent  more
Gov. Newsom: California Delegation Wraps Historic Participation at Climate Week NYC - Demonstrating Strong Climate and Economic Leadership on World Stage
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 25, 2026 California delegation wraps historic participation at Climate Week NYC -- demonstrating strong climate and economic leadership on the world stage What you need to know: At Climate Week NYC, California delegates from Governor Newsom's administration represented the Golden State through strong climate leadership: inking new global initiatives, moving towards the expansion   more
HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop thei  more
Hank Willis Thomas to Deliver the Mandy and Cliff Einstein Visiting Artist Lecture at Otis College
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- Otis College of Art and Design posted the following news: * * * Hank Willis Thomas to Deliver the Mandy and Cliff Einstein Visiting Artist Lecture at Otis College * #Thomas was named one of the 100 most influential people shaping the future of art by Time in 2026. Otis College of Art and Design's Fine Arts program presents the Mandy and Cliff Einstein Visiting Artist Lecture with Hank Willis Thomas on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00-9:00 pm. The event wi  more
High school students discover career paths through NUWC Division Newport's Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * High school students discover career paths through NUWC Division Newport's Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program * Fifty high school students, participating in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's annual summer Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program (UTAP), aimed at introducing students to STEM by building hands-on skills in robotics and engineering, received guidance from e  more
Hispanic Federation Demands Austin Delivery Driver Shot by ICE Be Released & Removal Proceedings Halted
NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Demands Austin Delivery Driver Shot by ICE be Released & Removal Proceedings Halted September 25, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Wilber Garces Perez was delivering food for DoorDash in Austin, Texas, this week when an ICE office  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-781) on the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act (H.R. 2555). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2555 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to provide freedom of association protections for single-sex organizations. Committee Action 118TH CONGRESS First Session--Hearing On March 29, 2023, the Subcom  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Student Protection & University Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-800) on the Student Protection and University Accountability Act (H.R. 9203). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 9203, Student Protection and University Accountability Act, is to increase the transparency of colleges and universities in carrying out their civil rights responsibilities and to codify certain  more
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: * * * 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  more
House Financial Ranking Member Waters Warn Trump-Appointed Regulators Against Weakening Community Reinvestment Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Full Democratic Membership of the Committee Warn Trump-Appointed Regulators Against Weakening Community Reinvestment Act, Demand More Time for Public Review September 25, 2026 This week, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and the full Democrat  more
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: * * * 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  more
House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-783) on the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act (H.R. 7730). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Aug. 27, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7730, the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026, introduced by Representative Ben Cline (R-VA), amends the B  more
House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Local Access to Courts Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-784) on the Local Access to Courts Act (H.R. 625). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 625, the Local Access to Courts Act, introduced by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), would improve access to court in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas and in the Southern District of California. Specifically, the bill would ame  more
House Oversight Ranking Member Garcia Issues Statement on Office of Special Counsel Abandoning Enforcement of Hatch Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 25, 2026 Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Office of Special Counsel Abandoning Enforcement of Hatch Act Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement following a report from the Office of Special Cou  more
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Report on Water Resources Development Act (Part 2 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. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Congressional Direction Academic Partnerships.--The Committee recognizes the value of the Corps entering   more
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. * * * (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  more
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Report on Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-796) on the Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act (H.R. 5634). The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on Sept. 8, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 5634, the "Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026" was introduced by Representative Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey on September 30, 2025. This bill, as amended, would allow a student veteran to use their D  more
How Haas is rewiring the MBA for AI and a new era of work
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California Haas School of Business posted the following news release: * * * How Haas is rewiring the MBA for AI and a new era of work * * Haas has made AI a schoolwide strategic priority. More than 40 classes have been revamped or created; about half the Class of 2027 is expected to graduate with the new AI certificate. * Faculty are using AI to change how they teach using learning games created with agentic AI, tapping AI tools to prepa  more
How quickly people age during midlife predicted memory lapses 10 years later
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * How quickly people age during midlife predicted memory lapses 10 years later * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Most people occasionally misplace their car keys or forget a dentist's appointment, especially as they get older. When memory lapses occur regularly and interfere with daily life, however, they could be a sign of a serious decline in a person's cognitive ability, according to David Almeid  more
Huntsman Cancer Institute: Researchers Receive Prestigious $8.3 Million Federal Grant to Improve Access to Genetic Testing
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25 -- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, the designated National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Receive Prestigious $8.3 Million Federal Grant to Improve Access to Genetic Testing Sep 24, 2026 Takeaways: * The National Cancer Institute grant will fund 2DETECT, which aims to expand the identification of people who may benefit from canc  more
Institute for Sound Public Policy Urges U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services to Justify Proposed H-1B Fee Increase Based On Full Cost Recovery
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. Page 1 September 23, 2024 Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 RE: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions, DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298 The Institute for Sound Public Policy ("IfSPP") respectfully   more
International Council of Museums: Beyond the Instagram Filter - The Role of City Museums in Countering Overtourism and the 'touristification' of Urban Life
PARIS, France, Sept. 26 -- The International Council of Museums issued the following news: * * * September 25, 2026 Beyond the Instagram Filter: The Role of City Museums in Countering Overtourism and the 'touristification' of Urban Life Andrea Delaplace PhD, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne; Research Associate CELAT-UQAM, Board member of ICOM Cities In our post-pandemic world marked by existential disillusionment and the intensification of global inequalities, a curious phenomenon h  more
International Myeloma Foundation: Myeloma May Be Curable for Some
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, Sept. 26 -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news: * * * Myeloma May Be Curable for Some. Experts Are Working to Arrive at a Definition for Cure. September 24, 2026 -- At the 23rd International Myeloma Society Annual Meeting & Exposition, international experts are working toward criteria that could identify when a patient's remission is durable enough to be called a cure. Myeloma has always been incurable, as the vast majority of patient  more
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: * * * 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  more
JIMMY HEADS BACK TO BROOKLYN! PETE DAVIDSON, NEW YORK CITY MAYOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI, HOWARD STERN, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND TOM MORELLO, BILLY CRYSTAL, MAHERSHALA ALI, JOHN OLIVER AND SETH MEYERS, ROBBY HOFFMAN, PAUL MCCARTNEY, BERNIE SANDERS AND MORE GUESTS ON
BURBANK, California, Sept. 25 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JIMMY HEADS BACK TO BROOKLYN! PETE DAVIDSON, NEW YORK CITY MAYOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI, HOWARD STERN, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND TOM MORELLO, BILLY CRYSTAL, MAHERSHALA ALI, JOHN OLIVER AND SETH MEYERS, ROBBY HOFFMAN, PAUL MCCARTNEY, BERNIE SANDERS AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' SEPT. 28-OCT. 2 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimm  more
Keeping Spacecraft Cool in the Harshest Heat
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Keeping Spacecraft Cool in the Harshest Heat * Spacecraft made with heat-resistant materials. (Credit: DALL-E) Spacecraft surfaces can face extreme temperatures exceeding 600degC, whether from intense solar exposure to the sun or from heating when entering Earth's atmosphere. Managing these extreme temperatures is crucial to protecting a spacecraft's inte  more
KFF Analysis: Prices for Many Brand-Name TrumpRx Drugs Are Cheaper Than the Average Price in Other Wealthy Countries, But Are Almost as Likely To Be More Expensive
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- KFF, an organization that says it is an independent source of health policy analysis, polling and in-depth news coverage, issued the following news release: * * * Analysis: Prices for Many Brand-Name TrumpRx Drugs Are Cheaper than the Average Price in Other Wealthy Countries, But Are Almost as Likely To Be More Expensive Sep 24, 2026 Consumers who buy brand-name prescription drugs without an available generic or biosimilar at the prices availab  more
Lindsay Girardin named UD's next vice president for facilities management and planning and auxiliary services
DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * Lindsay Girardin named UD's next vice president for facilities management and planning and auxiliary services * Lindsay Girardin will be the University of Dayton's next vice president for facilities management and planning and auxiliary services, succeeding Rick Krysiak. Girardin will assume her new role on Monday, Oct. 19. Girardin currently serves as UD's associate vice president for auxiliary services and  more
Littler: Flexible Working - UK Government Confirms Next Steps on Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 26 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Flexible Working: UK Government Confirms Next Steps on Employment Rights Act 2025 Reforms The UK Government has published its response to the consultation launched on the ERA 2025 reforms to the right to request flexible working. By Emily Bodger September 25, 2026 The UK Government has now published its response to the consultation launched earlier this year on the Employment Rights Act 2025 ('ERA   more
Littler: OSHA Releases New Guidance for Opioid Emergencies
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 26 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * OSHA Releases New Guidance for Opioid Emergencies By Catherine Seidelman, Alka Ramchandani-Raj, Steve Biddle, and Peter Vassalo September 25, 2026 With the opioid epidemic showing no signs of abating, OSHA released new guidance on September 24, 2026, as part of a government-wide effort to prioritize addiction treatment and recovery. The guidance is in the form of a Fact Sheet, "Opioid Overdose Rescu  more
Lowelifes Respectable Citizens Club Urges Preservation of Existing Designations and Safety Standards in Angeles National Forest Travel Management Reforms
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. Lowelifes Respectable Citizens Club Volunteer trail work in Southern California's Angeles National Forest, fostering conservation, sustainability, and community in Los Angeles County lowelifesrcc.org @lowelifesrcc September 23, 2026 Jim Bacon Acting Director, Public Benefits USDA Forest Service 201 14th Street SW W  more
MALDEF SUES HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT AND PRIVACY VIOLATIONS OF IMMIGRANT PATIENT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * MALDEF SUES HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT AND PRIVACY VIOLATIONS OF IMMIGRANT PATIENT Sep 25, 2026 LOS ANGELES -- A Latino civil rights organization filed a lawsuit against Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles County, and the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services for violating the rights of an immigrant patient w  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.03 Million Sale of Retail Center in San Jose, California
ENCINO, California, Sept. 26 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.03 Million Sale of Retail Center in San Jose, California SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Capital Commercial Center, a 14,479-square-foot retail center located at 175 S. Capitol Ave. in  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 92-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites in Goshen, Indiana
ENCINO, California, Sept. 26 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 92-Room Fairfield Inn & Suites in Goshen, Indiana GOSHEN, Ind., Sept. 25, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 92-room Fairfield Inn & Suites in Goshen, Indiana. "We're pleased to have completed this transact  more
More Than $180,000 in Grants Will Strengthen Connection Between People and Animals in Escondido
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 25 -- The San Diego Foundation posted the following news release: * * * More Than $180,000 in Grants Will Strengthen Connection Between People and Animals in Escondido * September 25, 2026 - Escondido, CA - Escondido residents will have greater access to veterinary care, therapeutic animal programs and educational experiences thanks to $183,000 in grants from Escondido Community Foundation (ECF), an affiliate of San Diego Foundation (SDF). The grants come as ECF  more
Most Fundable Companies Competition at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Celebrates Another Year of Innovation
MALIBU, California, Sept. 26 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Most Fundable Companies Competition at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School Celebrates Another Year of Innovation September 24, 2026 Fourteen winning startup companies were selected from more than 2,100 applicants at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's eagerly-awaited ninth annual Most Fundable Companies competition showcase on September 23, 2026. Held at the University's Malibu campus, entrepreneurs, i  more
Mullin & Kaptur Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin & Kaptur Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act * San Mateo, CA -As the election nears and to help provide more transparency into who is paying for campaigns, Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026. This new legislation would require federal election campaign ads paid for by SuperPACs to disclose the name   more
Murphy on Republicans Abetting Trump's Iran War Again: Americans Are Telling Congress to End This War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Republicans Abetting Trump's Iran War Again: Americans Are Telling Congress to End This War * WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the Senate floor before a vote on a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's disastrous war in Iran, which Senate Republicans again blocked. Despite Trump's assurance of a short military engagement, Murphy revealed how this months-long  more
My Life at CSUMB: Kiwi transplant finds her groove
SEASIDE, California, Sept. 25 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * My Life at CSUMB: Kiwi transplant finds her groove * By Mark Muckenfuss Uma Vij says her love of life and the climate of Cal State Monterey Bay are a perfect fit. "There are so many opportunities here," said Vij, a psychology major who transferred from Lake Tahoe Community College last spring. "The environment of Monterey is incredible... just being able to go to the beach and  more
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: * * * 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 - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 attorneys general urging Congressional leaders to enact comprehens  more
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: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Th  more
National Forest Recreation Association Urges Support for Motorized Recreation Expansion and Inclusive Access in Forest Management Policy
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. P.O. Box 488 ~ Woodlake, California 93286 ~ Phone (559) 769-8333 NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION ASSOCIATION Responsible Recreational Use of America's Public Lands and Waters September 23, 2026 FS-2026-0100 Director Public Benefits 201 14th Street SW Public Benefits Office Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Comments in response   more
NBDA Welcomes Three New Board Members and Re-Elects Board Chair Andrew Feenstra
IRVINE, California, Sept. 26 -- The National Bicycle Dealers Association, a non-profit supported by the membership of participating retailers and industry sponsorship, issued the following news: * * * NBDA Welcomes Three New Board Members and Re-Elects Board Chair Andrew Feenstra New and returning directors bring decades of retail leadership, business expertise, advocacy experience, and community service to the organization - The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is pleased to ann  more
Nebraska mothers to appeal ruling upholding home-birth ban
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska mothers to appeal ruling upholding home-birth ban * Lincoln, Nebraska; September 25, 2026: Two expectant mothers will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to hear their case after a federal judge today denied their request to block Nebraska's ban on midwife-assisted home births. Emily Tvrdy and Amanda Musilek are suing Nebraska for the right  more
NetApp Announces Intent to Acquire PEAK:AIO to Advance Scalable AI Infrastructure Architecture
SUNNYVALE, California, Sept. 26 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: * * * NetApp Announces Intent to Acquire PEAK:AIO to Advance Scalable AI Infrastructure Architecture Planned acquisition strengthens NetApp's position in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure market by bringing differentiated metadata innovation and parallel file architecture designed for AI - SAN JOSE, Calif. - September 25, 2026 - NetApp(R) (  more
New Faculty Join Coker University
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Coker University issued the following news: * * * New Faculty Join Coker University Sep 25, 2026 Coker welcomes 11 faculty across eight academic areas - Coker University welcomed 11 new faculty members this semester. With specialties in art, education, business, history, and criminology, the incoming faculty are dedicated to developing students' analytical and creative thinking in each subject area. "It is always exciting to welcome new faculty into  more
New international coalition establishes shared principles for responsible research into ocean iron-based carbon removal
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * New international coalition establishes shared principles for responsible research into ocean iron-based carbon removal * New York (Sept. 25, 2026) -As scientists and policymakers increasingly consider environmentally based approaches to climate mitigation, a new international coalition of research organizations is calling for rigorous, coordinated stud  more
Nicholas George, a trailblazer in holography, diffraction, theory, and optics, remembered
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 25 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Nicholas George, a trailblazer in holography, diffraction, theory, and optics, remembered * #The professor emeritus and former director of the Institute of Optics leaves a legacy of innovation and mentorship. Professor Emeritus Nicholas George, who served as professor of optics and of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Rochester for almost 38 years, died on September 12 at age  more
NOAA: First-Ever Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nested in California
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * First-Ever Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Nested in California September 25, 2026 This is the first time sea turtles have nested on the U.S. West Coast. Due to a forecasted high surf from a tropical storm, the eggs have been transferred to the Aquarium of the Pacific, where they will safely incubate before being released on their nesting beaches. - An olive ridl  more
NPS Graduate Applies Virtual Modeling Research to Strengthen Military Energy Resilience
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Naval Postgraduate School posted the following news: * * * NPS Graduate Applies Virtual Modeling Research to Strengthen Military Energy Resilience * U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Dylan Bruns will graduate from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Sept. 25, after completing the Electronics Systems Engineering program, where his research explored how virtual models can help engineers better understand and test military power systems before units rely on them in the field.  more
NPS Summer Graduation Emphasizes Trust and Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Naval Postgraduate School posted the following news: * * * NPS Summer Graduation Emphasizes Trust and Leadership * MONTEREY, Calif. -The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) celebrated its 2026 Summer graduating class Sept. 25, awarding 179 degrees to 177 graduates prepared to apply their education to challenges facing the fleet, joint force, government and allied partners. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Ann E. Rondeau, president of NPS, opened the commencement ceremony   more
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: * * * 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  more
Oregon Wild Urges Forest Service to Retain Existing Travel Management Rule to Protect Natural Resources
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. PO Box 11648 Eugene, OR 97440 (541) 344-0675 WWW.OREGONWILD.ORG Portland Eugene Bend Enterprise 23 Sept 2026 TO: USDA Forest Service ATTN: Director, Public Benefits VIA: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FS-2026-0100-0001 Subject: Travel Management Rule Revision - scoping comments Please accept the following commen  more
Padilla Breaks Down New Whistleblower Allegations of DHS Lawbreaking Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Breaks Down New Whistleblower Allegations of DHS Lawbreaking Ahead of Midterms * WATCH: Padilla uncovers Trump's voter intimidation push through DHS whistleblower disclosure WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with jurisdiction over federal elections and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigrat  more
Padilla Demands Answers from Governor Abbott on Texas Voter Registration Errors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Demands Answers from Governor Abbott on Texas Voter Registration Errors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with oversight over federal elections, demanded answers from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden regarding recent disclosures showing potentially hundreds of thousands of Tex  more
Padilla Joins Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Push Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with Xi
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Joins Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Push Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with Xi * Senators' letter calls for global cooperation on AI development to preserve public safety and human control WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 15 of his colleagues in calling on President Trump to negotiate a formal agreement between the U  more
Padilla, Durbin, Raskin Press DHS Secretary and Other Officials on Trump Administration's Refugee Admission Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Raskin Press DHS Secretary and Other Officials on Trump Administration's Refugee Admission Policy * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.-08), Ranking Mem  more
Padilla, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Install Suicide Prevention Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Install Suicide Prevention Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, introduced the Barriers to Suicide Act, legislation that would create grants to help state and local governments fund nets and barriers to reduce suicide on bridge  more
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: * * * Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education * 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   more
Pechanga Band of Indians Chairman Macarro Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Pechanga Band of Indians Chairman Mark Macarro from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Pechanga Band of Indians Water Rights Settlement Technical Amendments Act (H.R. 8546): * * * Good morning Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee: My name is Mark Macarro, and I serve as Chairman of the Pechanga Band of Indians. Thank you fo  more
PennWest California celebrates expanded Rutledge Institute
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest California celebrates expanded Rutledge Institute * PennWest University celebrated the grand reopening of the Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education on Friday, Sept. 25, following a $5.5 million renovation that expands opportunities for young children and the university students preparing to teach them. Funded by institute founders Tom and Karen Rutledge, the project expanded the facility at P  more
Pepperdine University Launches Institute for Wisdom and AI at Sixth Annual Human-Centered AI Conference
MALIBU, California, Sept. 26 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Pepperdine University Launches Institute for Wisdom and AI at Sixth Annual Human-Centered AI Conference September 25, 2026 Pepperdine University today announced the launch of the Institute for Wisdom and AI, a new interdisciplinary initiative that will bring Christian thought and the University's academic expertise to some of the most consequential questions surrounding artificial intelligence and its impa  more
Pomona College Internship Program Helps Students Turn Creative Interests Into Career Paths
CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 25 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona College Internship Program Helps Students Turn Creative Interests Into Career Paths * For students pursuing careers in the arts and culture sector, hands-on experience can be an important first step, whether that's working at a museum, assisting an artist or exploring the publishing world. But creative organizations often have limited funding for internships, making these opportunities difficult to acce  more
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: * * * 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 - DENVER, Colo., Sept., 25, 2026 - Project Coyote today welcomed Gover  more
Prompted by Constituent's Death, Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill to Designate Lethal Airguns as Firearms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Prompted by Constituent's Death, Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill to Designate Lethal Airguns as Firearms * Washington, D.C. - Modern airguns can be powerful enough to cause serious injury or death, yet face far fewer safeguards than traditional firearms simply because they use compressed air instead of gunpowder. To close this dangerous gap, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced Garrett's Law today a  more
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  more
Putting AI to the test for Alzheimer's and dementia
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Putting AI to the test for Alzheimer's and dementia * More than 7.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and as that number grows, clinicians are hoping artificial intelligence will help them detect cognitive decline earlier, tailor care to individual patients, support caregivers and ease administrative burdens. But before AI technologies reach patients, researchers   more
Rare new lunar crater shows how impacts remodel the moon's surface
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Rare new lunar crater shows how impacts remodel the moon's surface * Key takeaways * The NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter discovered an unusually large impact crater, of a size expected only once per century, now named the McGetchin crater. * The LRO Diviner instrument, led by planetary scientists at UCLA, measured reduced nighttime temperatures extending more than 3 km from the p  more
RCC Launches New ESL Pathway to Help Multilingual Students Enter Health Care Careers
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 25 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCC Launches New ESL Pathway to Help Multilingual Students Enter Health Care Careers 09/25/2026 Riverside City College (RCC) is expanding opportunities for multilingual students interested in health care careers with the launch of new vocational English as a Second Language courses designed to build the language skills students need to succeed in health care education and training. B  more
Reason Foundation: Don't Blame Harm Reduction for the Overdose Crisis
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 26 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Don't blame harm reduction for the overdose crisis A closer look at Seattle, Burlington, and Vancouver challenges the claim that harm reduction caused their overdose crises. Layal Bou Harfouch Drug Policy Analyst September 25, 2026 - In a recent essay in The Atlantic, staff writer Michael Powell argued that some American and Canadian cities have allowed harm reduction to grow from a limited public  more
Rep. Huffman, Co-signers Issue Letter to Interior Secretary Burgum
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Secretary Burgum, We write to demand answers on the Department of the Interior's (Department) reported plans to en  more
Rep. Panetta and Bipartisan Group of Members Urge the Administration to Lead on AI Safety and Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta and Bipartisan Group of Members Urge the Administration to Lead on AI Safety and Security * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and members of the bipartisan Congressional Working Group on Artificial Intelligence and Evolving Technologies wrote a letter to President Donald Trump urging the Administration to lead international efforts to establish c  more
Rep. Young Kim Introduces Resolution Supporting Children's Emotional Wellness
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Introduces Resolution Supporting Children's Emotional Wellness * Washington, DC - This week, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) and Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced a resolution to recognize September as National Children's Emotional Wellness Month and to bring attention to children's emotional health. 1 in 5 children in America struggle with emotional, mental, or behaviora  more
Report From Progressive Policy Institute: What California Is Giving Up to Keep Copper Online
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSCrpt) -- What California Is Giving Up to Keep Copper Online - A report from Progressive Policy Institute - September 2026 (7 pages) - Authored by Andrew Fung * * * INTRODUCTION As daily life continues to move online, reliable, high-speed internet has become a necessity. From work to healthcare to education, Americans depend on broadband to participate in the modern economy and remain connected. Rising consumer demand, combined with intense competition and government f  more
Reps Peters, Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Make Safer Products Program Permanent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Peters, Miller-Meeks Introduce Bill to Make Safer Products Program Permanent * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA) introduced the Safer Choice Program Authorization Act, legislation to formally codify and strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice Program. The Safer Choice Program gives producer  more
Reps. Chu, Morrison, and Sen. Murray Lead House & Senate Democrats to Demand RFK Jr. & HHS Return Millions in Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Morrison, and Sen. Murray Lead House & Senate Democrats to Demand RFK Jr. & HHS Return Millions in Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Reproductive Task Force Co-Chairs & Liaisons Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) led 92 Democratic Senators & Members in a let  more
Reps. Chu, Sherman, Sens. Schiff, Padilla Press FEMA Again to Prevent Shutdown of Critical Wildfire Recovery Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Sherman, Sens. Schiff, Padilla Press FEMA Again to Prevent Shutdown of Critical Wildfire Recovery Program * Lawmakers demand FEMA reverse denial of additional funding as September 30 shutdown looms WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) sent a follow-up letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency  more
Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees Provides Update on National Search for Next Chancellor
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 25 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCCD Chancellor Search Update 09/25/2026 Dear Members of the RCCD Community, Thank you for your continued interest in the search for Riverside Community College District's (RCCD) next chancellor. The search process remains on schedule, and the Board of Trustees looks forward to sharing the next steps with the RCCD community. RCCD attracted a strong and diverse pool of candidates from  more
Sage Launches Disinformation: An Interdisciplinary Journal
THOUSAND OAKS, California, Sept. 26 (TNSrep) -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release: * * * Sage launches Disinformation: An Interdisciplinary Journal Sage announces the launch of Disinformation: An Interdisciplinary Journal, a new peer-reviewed, open access journal examining how disinformation is produced, circulated, and understood across societies and cultures. September 24, 2026 New open access journal advances research on disinformation and its societal impacts - Sage a  more
Sen. Tim Scott introduces legislation to crack down on foreign birth tourism industry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott introduces legislation to crack down on foreign birth tourism industry * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today introduced legislation targeting the commercial birth tourism industry and the misuse of U.S. temporary travel programs. The Birth Tourism Elimination Act would prohibit foreign nationals from using certain temporary travel programs for the primary purpose of  more
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  more
Sens. Scott, Schiff, Reps. Moran, Sanchez, Jack, Friedman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit to Keep Film and Television Production in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Schiff, Reps. Moran, Sanchez, Jack, Friedman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit to Keep Film and Television Production in the U.S. * Bipartisan, bicameral legislation from lawmakers from film production states follows call for action by President Trump, decades-long push by lawmakers to enact federal credit Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Tim Sco  more
Sierra Access Coalition Urges Forest Service to Protect Over Snow Vehicle Access Adjacent to Pacific Crest Trail in Plumas National Forest
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. SIERRA ACCESS COALITION 556 Carol Lane East Quincy CA 95971 info@sierraaccess.com (530) 283-2028 January 5, 2022 Forest Supervisor Chris Carlton Plumas National Forest 159 Lawrence Street Quincy, CA 95971 RE: Plumas NF OSV MVUM Designations Dear Forest Supervisor Carlton: This letter provides new inform  more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: When Does Infrastructure Investment Pay Off?
STANFORD, California, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * September 25, 2026 When Does Infrastructure Investment Pay Off? Introduction and Contribution Economies depend on infrastructure: roads enable the movement of goods and workers, electricity powers businesses and factories, and communications technologies allow for the exchange of information and services. Yet in our connected world, roughly 1 bi  more
Sunwest Bank Assumes All Deposits and Certain Assets of Nano Banc, Irvine, California
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release: * * * Sunwest Bank Assumes All Deposits and Certain Assets of Nano Banc, Irvine, California * WASHINGTON-Nano Banc of Irvine, California was closed today by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. The FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with Sunwest Bank of Sandy, Utah to   more
Tech Industry Concerned by DC Court Ruling in Pentagon Anthropic Dispute
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * Tech Industry Concerned by DC Court Ruling in Pentagon Anthropic Dispute * Washington - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled that the Pentagon had a sufficient basis for identifying Anthropic as a "supply chain risk," and it dismissed Anthropic's petition challenging the Secretary of Defense's decision to bla  more
The Untold Story of... Suzie Barry, DO
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 25 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * The Untold Story of... Suzie Barry, DO * 1. I grew up in 29 Palms, California, the town at the main entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. I am the youngest of four kids. Some of my favorite memories are of going to the park (what we call the monument since it wasn't a national park yet!) with friends and cousins and challenging each other with climbing boulders. If you ever visit, go say hi to my sisters who   more
Thousand nurses in SF to protest AI giant's work with ICE, CBP
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Thousand nurses in SF to protest AI giant's work with ICE, CBP * In San Francisco on Wednesday, Sept. 30, more than a thousand nurses, along with community members, will mobilize against the notorious artificial intelligence giant, Palantir. Palantir has a track record of building AI tools for large-scale data collection and mass surveillance that threaten human rights. The  more
Three Notable Excelsior Grads Welcome the Fielding Community
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 26 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Three Notable Excelsior Grads Welcome the Fielding Community By Catherine Ryan September 25, 2026 Three alums reflect on Fielding's place in the Excelsior Constellation(SM) and the future their communities can build together. - When Douglas Perry earned his bachelor's degree in 1978, Excelsior was known as the Regents External Degree Program. Nearly five decades later, he is helping welcome  more
Trout Unlimited Urges Forest Service to Preserve Watershed Protections in Travel Management Revisions
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 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: Revision of Forest Service's travel management regulations, 36 CFR part 212 (Docket: FS-2026-0100-0001) Dear Acting Directo  more
U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jay Obernolte for California's Twenty-Third District
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jay Obernolte for California's Twenty-Third District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Jay Obernolte for California's Twenty-Third District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for Amer  more
UC Davis Law: CNBC Quotes Professor Horton, Highlights His New Article
DAVIS, California, Sept. 26 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * CNBC Quotes Professor Horton, Highlights His New Article September 25, 2026 Professor David Horton spoke to CNBC for a Sept. 25 story centered on "Trust Litigation," a new Washington University Law Review article he coauthored with Rutgers Law School Professor Reid Kress Weisbord and Indiana University Law Professor Christopher J. Ryan Jr. The first empirical study of trust liti  more
UC Davis Wins TWS' Student Chapter of Year Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * UC Davis wins TWS' Student Chapter of Year Award The California institution took the prize for its growing supportive community September 24, 2026 The University of California, Davis, has won The Wildlife Society's 2026 Student Chapter of the Year Award. The Student Chapter of the Year Award pays tribute to and recognizes exceptional achievements. "I am incredibly h  more
UC San Diego Establishes Don and Stacy Rosenberg Professorship in Innovation
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Establishes Don and Stacy Rosenberg Professorship in Innovation * The Don and Stacy Rosenberg Professorship in Innovation has been established at the University of California San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS). Liz Lyons, whose research examines the forces that shape entrepreneurship, organizational performance and innovation, has been named the in  more
Unions Win Withdrawal of Shutdown Mass Firing Orders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Unions Win Withdrawal of Shutdown Mass Firing Orders Settlement Agreement Avoids Mass Firings of Federal Employees Attempted During Government Shutdown September 25, 2026 San Francisco - A settlement agreement has been announced in a case brought by labor unions that   more
University of California Student Association Urges DHS to Withdraw Proposed H-1B Fee to Protect International Students and Employment Opportunities
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. University of California Student Association 1107 9th St, Suite 711 Sacramento, CA 95814 916-442-8280 | www.ucsa.org Docket ID No. USCIS-2026-0298 RIN No. 1615-AD20 FR Doc. No 2026-17324 September 23, 2026 Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 590  more
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez: Centennial College Band Will Return to the Pasadena Rose Parade in 2028
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Sept. 26 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus (Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez) issued the following news: * * * The Centennial College Band will return to the Pasadena Rose Parade in 2028 By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez (mariam.ludim@upr.edu) September 25, 2026 The Centennial College Band and its Livelihoods of the University of Mayaguez (RUM) of the University of Puero Rico (UPR) will again represent Puerto Rico in the Parade of the Roses of Pasadena, Cal  more
US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers * (New York) - The Trump administration's decision not to invite the leading international election observation body to monitor crucial US midterm polls fuels fears of serious human rights concerns around the upcoming elections, Human Rights Watch said today. "The US government has long criticized Russia and other governments for d  more
USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy: Older Americans Are Taking More Medications, With More Than 1 in 5 at Risk for a Major Drug Interaction
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * Older Americans Are Taking More Medications, With More Than 1 in 5 at Risk for a Major Drug Interaction September 25, 2026 Older Americans are increasingly taking multiple prescription medications and dietary supplements. Although the prevalence of potentially major drug-drug interactions has declined slightly, more than 1 in 5   more
Washington appeals court pauses state tribunal in ranchers' jury trial fight
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Washington appeals court pauses state tribunal in ranchers' jury trial fight * Spokane, Washington; September 25, 2026: Today, a multigenerational ranching family is celebrating a Washington court's decision to order a pause to a state enforcement proceeding while the family fights for their right to a jury trial. A Washington Court of Appeals commissioner halted th  more
Woven Learning & Technology Urges Department of Education to Withdraw Proposed Funding Rule Amid Concerns Over Program Disruptions
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. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Plann  more
Woven Learning and Technology Urge Department of Education to Withdraw Proposed Rule Threatening Federal College Access Programs
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. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning,   more
Yale Public Health School: For Alonzo Plough, 'Community is Always a Plural'
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 26 -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * For Alonzo Plough, "community is always a plural" By Matt Kristoffersen September 24, 2026 As a junior faculty member at Tufts University, Dr. Alonzo L. Plough, PhD, MPH '77, published studies on unequal funding and inequitable outcomes in end-stage renal disease. The papers reached leading journals, but they had little effect on the conditions he hoped to improve. So, at 37, he gave up tenure  more
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): * * * Chair Hag  more