News Tipoffs - Maine Editors
Acting A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Labcorp Over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
September 25, 2026
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data br
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Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's (U.S. ED) proposal to provide the Trump Administration with broad discretion in educational grantmaking d
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
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Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information
Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general are pushing Congress to take immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence, a call that's been echoed by AI industry leaders in recent weeks.
"AI technology is
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs.
Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition o
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Attorney General Jones Opposes Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Opposes Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow state and local governm
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed a comment letter opposing the Trump administration's proposed rule that attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas that allow state and local governments to address nationwid
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence
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#Says AI companies shouldn't be left to police themselves.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on Congress to pass rules for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter to congressional leaders from a bipartisan group of attorneys general, AG Rayfield warns that recent inci
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Bennet, Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Collins, Coons, Wicker Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Volunteers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Cassidy, Cortez Masto, Collins, Coons, Wicker Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Volunteers
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) led Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) to reintroduce the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relie
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CMMC nurses and community members celebrate landslide union victory
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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CMMC nurses and community members celebrate landslide union victory
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Registered nurses and their community allies held a rally today to celebrate their commanding union election victory last night at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, Maine, announced Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee. NNOC is an affiliate of National Nurses U
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Collins, King Celebrate Maine's Iconic Lobster Industry on 'National Lobster Day'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Collins, King Celebrate Maine's Iconic Lobster Industry on 'National Lobster Day'
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins are celebrating Maine's iconic lobster industry after the Senate unanimously passed their bipartisan resolution recognizing September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day." The resolution recognizes the crustacean as a foundational part of Maine's economy
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DNC: In the States - Republicans Can Run From Donald Trump - But They Can't Hide From His Costly Agenda That's Hurting Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 25, 2026
IN THE STATES: Republicans Can Run From Donald Trump -- But They Can't Hide From His Costly Agenda That's Hurting Working Families
With less than 40 days until the midterms, Republicans are freaking out and desperate times call for desperate measures -- like avoiding Donald Trump at all costs. As Trump's approval rating sinks to an all-time low and his price-hiking agenda hem
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DSCC Friday Takeaways: NRSC's Bad Vibes and Worse Map, Chameleon Changes Its Skin... But Not Its Habits, Kao-ruption, and Crickets From Sullivan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 25, 2026
DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: NRSC's Bad Vibes and Worse Map, A Chameleon Changes Its Skin... But Not Its Habits, Kao-ruption, and Crickets From Sullivan
TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 39 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org
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ICAC Release: AG Labrador Announces Sentencing of Latah County Man for Possession of Child Pornography and Enticing Minors Over the Internet
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 25 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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ICAC Release: AG Labrador Announces Sentencing of Latah County Man for Possession of Child Pornography and Enticing Minors Over the Internet
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BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador has announced that Michael W. Arnold, Jr., 43, was convicted of two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography) and one count of Enticing
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King Introduces Legislation Supporting Fire Departments and Boosting Community Home Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King Introduces Legislation Supporting Fire Departments and Boosting Community Home Safety Standards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is introducing a key piece of legislation that would support fire departments responding to in-home emergencies. More specifically, the FASTER Act would fund grants to support fire department safety visits, simple home modifications like grab ba
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Maine Gov. Mills Radio Address: 20th Anniversary of the Maine-Montenegro National Guard State Partnership
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following text of a radio address:
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20th Anniversary of the Maine-Montenegro National Guard State Partnership
September 25, 2026
Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening.
Well, last week I was privileged to witness a group of multinational soldiers complete a joint military exercise known as the Common Challenge 2026. Up in the mountains of Montenegro, among the chatter of many nations, I listened
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Maine Secretary of State Warns of Misleading Election Information Websites, Online Information
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 26 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release:
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Secretary of State warns of misleading election information websites, online information
Voters urged to look for .gov websites for official, trusted voter information
9/25/2026
AUGUSTA, MAINE - Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today warned Mainers to be vigilant when viewing voting information online. This included raising awareness of private sites that may give the false impression - by n
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Maine State Sen. Carney Earns Score of 100% From Maine Women's Lobby
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 26 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth:
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Sen. Carney earns score of 100% from Maine Women's Lobby
September 25, 2026 | Senator Carney
AUGUSTA -- Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, earned a perfect score from the Maine Women's Lobby for votes throughout the 132nd Legislature.
"As the federal government rolls back long-standing protections for women's rights and safety, I am grateful fo
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Maine State Sen. Curry Earns Score of 100% From Maine Women's Lobby
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 26 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast:
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Sen. Curry earns score of 100% from Maine Women's Lobby
September 25, 2026 | Senator Curry
AUGUSTA -- Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, earned a perfect score from the Maine Women's Lobby for votes during throughout the 132nd Legislature.
"Families in Waldo County need childcare they can afford, and survivors of violence deserve compassionate, reliable suppor
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Maine State Sen. Duson Earns Score of 100% From Maine Women's Lobby
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 26 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Jill C. Duson, D-Portland:
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Sen. Duson earns score of 100% from Maine Women's Lobby
September 25, 2026 | Senator Duson
AUGUSTA -- Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, has earned a perfect score from the Maine Women's Lobby for votes during the 132nd Legislature.
"With the chaos we're seeing down in Washington, it's incumbent on Maine leaders - including
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Maine State Sen. Lawrence Earns Score of 100% From Maine Women's Lobby
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 26 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Mark W. Lawrence, D-Eliot:
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Sen. Lawrence earns score of 100% from Maine Women's Lobby
September 25, 2026 | Senator Lawrence
AUGUSTA -- Sen. Mark W. Lawrence, D-Eliot, earned a perfect score from the Maine Women's Lobby for votes during the second session of the 132nd Legislature.
"Throughout my time in Augusta, I've stood up whenever the rights and autonomy of women and girls
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Maine State Sen. Nangle Earns Score of 100% From Maine Women's Lobby
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 26 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham:
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Sen. Nangle earns score of 100% from Maine Women's Lobby
September 25, 2026 | Senator Nangle
AUGUSTA -- Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, earned a perfect score from the Maine Women's Lobby for votes during the second session of the 132nd Legislature, giving him a 100% score for the 132nd Legislature as a whole.
"As a former Paramedic, and especially as a fat
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Maine State Sen. Pierce Earns Score of 100% From Maine Women's Lobby
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 26 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth:
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Sen. Pierce earns score of 100% from Maine Women's Lobby
September 25, 2026 | Senator Pierce
AUGUSTA -- Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, earned a perfect score from the Maine Women's Lobby for votes during the 132nd Legislature.
"Supporting measures to protect the rights, health and well-being of women builds safe communities
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models
Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Demands Establishment of a Robust Regulatory Framework for AI Development
September 25, 2026
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TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 attorneys general urging Congressional leaders to enact comprehens
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N.Y. A.G. James, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 23, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries
Minority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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Th
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Naval Shipyards: Complete Information Needed for Decision-Making on Multibillion-Dollar, 50-Year Infrastructure Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Naval Shipyards: Complete Information Needed for Decision-Making on Multibillion-Dollar, 50-Year Infrastructure Program
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#Fast Facts
The Navy is taking on its largest-ever construction and restoration effort to improve poor conditions and outdated infrastructure at its 4 shipyards. These shipyards are essential to ensuring the Navy's aircraft carriers and submarines are fit to fight in
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NEW POLL: Matt Dunlap Surges Ahead of Paul LePage in ME-02
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW POLL: Matt Dunlap Surges Ahead of Paul LePage in ME-02
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The warning signs are flashing for Paul LePage as new polling shows Matt Dunlap with a 6 point lead in the first independent post-primary head-to-head poll of Maine's 2nd Congressional District.
The poll has LePage 14 points underwater with ME-02 voters, while Donald Trump's approval rating remains stuck in the 30s in M
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New UMaine facility to help Maine track microplastics in seafood, water and soil
ORONO, Maine, Sept. 25 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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New UMaine facility to help Maine track microplastics in seafood, water and soil
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Tiny plastic particles are making their way into seafood, drinking water, soil and air, raising concerns about their potential effects on human and environmental health. But where are they accumulating in Maine, and how much is there?
A new University of Maine research facility aims to help answer those questions, givin
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Urges Congress to Regulate AI Industry to Protect Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond urges Congress to regulate AI industry to protect Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 25, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on Congress to take immediate action to regulate the artificial intelligence industry to protect the safety of Oklahomans.
Drummond joined a coalition of 25 other attorneys general in a letter sent to U.S. House Speaker Mike Jo
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Sen. Kelly, Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee, House Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following letter with co-signers to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Vice Chair Patty Murray, D-Washington, House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, and Ranking Member Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 24, 2026
The Honorable Susan Collins
Chair
Senate Committee on Appropriations
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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UMaine NSF-funded project to bring emerging technologies into rural Maine classrooms
ORONO, Maine, Sept. 25 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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UMaine NSF-funded project to bring emerging technologies into rural Maine classrooms
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The University of Maine has received a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to give rural Maine teachers hands-on experience conducting research in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and microelectronics, which they will use to bring emerging science and technology into their own classrooms.
The t
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UMF in the News: Drew Barton, Forest and Fire Ecologist and UMF Professor of Biology, Shares Some Thoughts on Early Fall Color as It Begins to Show Across Western Maine
FARMINGTON, Maine, Sept. 26 -- The University of Maine Farmington campus issued the following news:
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09/25/2026
UMF in the News: Drew Barton, forest and fire ecologist and UMF professor of biology, shares some thoughts on early fall color as it begins to show across western Maine
By April Mulherin
As reported in the Sun Journal, fall colors are beginning to spread across western Maine, with red maples, yellowing hardwoods and other early-changing trees standing out against forests tha
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University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association Honors John and Denise Kaleta With 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award
FORT KENT, Maine, Sept. 26 -- The University of Maine's Fort Kent Campus issued the following news:
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September 25, 2026
University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association Honors John and Denise Kaleta with 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award
The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) Alumni Association is proud to announce John and Denise Kaleta as the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award. The award, which was formally presented on September 20, recognized the Kaletas' distinguis
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Young People Hounded AI Executives and Their Supporters Throughout Climate Week
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Sunrise Movement issued the following news release:
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September 25, 2026
Young People Hounded AI Executives and their Supporters Throughout Climate Week
New York, NY - Young people disrupted events with executives like NVIDIA CSO Josh Parker, JPMorgan Chase advisor Sarah Kipnick and Mount Sinai CEO Dr. Brendan Carr. They demanded AI companies and their supporters stop fueling a worsening climate crisis.
They noted Nvidia directly profits from increasing foss
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