Sunday - October 4, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado

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***VIDEO RELEASE*** Sen. Johnson's Full Roundtable Discussion: COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ***VIDEO RELEASE*** Sen. Johnson's Full Roundtable Discussion: COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) held a roundtable discussion titled "COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People" with patients, families, doctors, and nurses. The 21 panelists shared firsthand accounts of mistreatment and other exp  more
16 New Faculty Join Gonzaga University for 2026-2027 Academic Year
SPOKANE, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * 16 New Faculty Join Gonzaga University for 2026-2027 Academic Year September 30, 2026 Gonzaga begins the 2026-2027 academic year with an incredible 16-person new faculty cohort, as well as three Fulbright scholars. Interim Provost Mia Bertagnolli states, "I am excited to welcome the new faculty members to Gonzaga for the 2026-27 academic year. They bring remarkable expertise spanning critical areas of study,   more
A National Championship and a Lifelong Friendship
SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, Sept. 30 -- Seminole State College posted the following news: * * * A National Championship and a Lifelong Friendship * Bill Wantland, now 92, was still a high school senior when Tommy Kelton asked him to become his debate partner at Seminole Junior College. Together, they won a national championship in 1952. Their victory in Pueblo, Colorado, remains one of only two national titles in the history of the institution now known as Seminole State College. The Belles won the  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Appeal Challenges Federal District Court Decision Upholding Oregon's EPR Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news: * * * Appeal Challenges Federal District Court Decision Upholding Oregon's EPR Law 09/30/2026 In a recent column in RealClearMarkets, Americans for Tax Reform's VP of State Affairs described Extended Produced Responsibility (EPR), a new regulatory regime thus far enacted in eight blue states, explaining how it is "a regressive, hidden tax that Americans will soon know well." "EPR, like cap-and-trade programs and carbo  more
Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys genera  more
Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a p  more
Attorney General Tong Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) new rule limiting affirmative asylum applicants' opportunity to participate   more
Attorney General Weiser commemorates Babi Yar massacre, calls for united stand against antisemitism
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser commemorates Babi Yar massacre, calls for united stand against antisemitism * Sep. 30, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined leaders from the Jewish community and others at Congregation Rodef Shalom today to commemorate the anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre, one of the largest mass murders at a single location during the Holocaust. At the annu  more
Banner Health Earns Forbes Recognition as One of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health Earns Forbes Recognition as One of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals * PHOENIX (Sept. 30, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems and Arizona's largest private employer, has been named to Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals for the second consecutive year. Of the 250 organizati  more
Bennet, Coons, Warren, Wyden, Gallego Introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Construction in the E1 Area of the West Bank
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Coons, Warren, Wyden, Gallego Introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Construction in the E1 Area of the West Bank * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a memb  more
Bennet, Wyden, Veasey, Colleagues Recognize September as National Voting Rights Month Ahead of Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Wyden, Veasey, Colleagues Recognize September as National Voting Rights Month Ahead of Midterm Elections * Resolution comes amid efforts by Donald Trump and Republicans to upend vote-by-mail and make voting harder for Americans Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee with oversight over federal elections, joine  more
CCA Sets 43-Year Enrollment Record With Over 10,700 Students
AURORA, Colorado, Sept. 30 -- The Community College of Aurora issued the following news release: * * * CCA Sets 43-Year Enrollment Record with Over 10,700 Students Sept. 30, 2026 AURORA, Colo. - The Community College of Aurora (CCA) has set a new all-time student enrollment record, with over 10,700 total students enrolled for the fall 2026 semester. This largest learner population in the college's 43-year history will likely grow as registration for select courses remains open through late O  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Congress Should Block OMB Grantmaking Rule Permanently to Rein In Administration Abuses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * Congress Should Block OMB Grantmaking Rule Permanently to Rein In Administration Abuses September 30, 2026 | Sam Berger, Jacob Leibenluft and Devin O'Connor In May, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a proposed rule that would upend the federal grantmaking process by politicizing both how grant recipients are selected and when their grants can be canceled.[1] The rule has receive  more
CMU Cross Country Ski Team to Host Nordic Ski Swap Oct. 24
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Sept. 30 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Cross Country Ski Team to Host Nordic Ski Swap Oct. 24 * Grand Junction, Colo. -The Colorado Mesa University Cross Country Ski Team will host its annual Nordic Ski Swap on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, bringing together cross country skiers, local families, outdoor enthusiasts and ski businesses for a community event dedicated exclusively to classic, skate and Nordic touring equipment. Last year's  more
Colo. Gov. Polis Urges Department of Treasury to Withdraw Proposed Tax Credit Restrictions Over Immigration and Accessibility Concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Internal Revenue Service Department of the Treasury CC:PA:01 (REG-119882-25) Room 5503 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to the Refunded Po  more
Congresswoman Ansari and Local Climate Groups Host No Denying Climate Change Town Hall
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ansari and Local Climate Groups Host No Denying Climate Change Town Hall * PHOENIX - Last night, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, State Representative Brian Garcia, and a coalition of groups that are focused on climate, public health, and addressing extreme heat and other impacts from climate change, hosted a "No Denying Climate Change" town hall attended by more than 100 people. Sie  more
CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN BOEBERT'S OFFICE RELEASES OCTOBER STAFF HOSTED MOBILE OFFICE HOURS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN BOEBERT'S OFFICE RELEASES OCTOBER STAFF HOSTED MOBILE OFFICE HOURS * LONE TREE, CO -Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Office announced staff hosted Mobile Office Hours in the coming weeks. Congresswoman Boebert stated: "Our Congressional Staff Hosted Mobile Office Hours provide an opportunity for constituents in all regions of the 4th District to get the assistance they need f  more
Conn. A.G. Tong, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515   more
Continental Divide Trail Coalition Urges Public Comment and Caution on E-Bike Expansion in National Scenic Trails
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 22, 2026 National Park Service, Division of Regulations 7206 National Seashore Lane Berlin, MD 21811 Re: RIN 1024-AE97, Bicycle Use in Park Areas To Whom It May Concern, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule regarding bicycle use in areas administered by the National Park Service. Bac  more
Exploring the Possibilities of Physics and Engineering at LVC
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * Exploring the Possibilities of Physics and Engineering at LVC Sep 30, 2026 Key Highlights: * Sara Wray '28 declared as one of LVC's first Engineering Physics majors. * Wray has spent two summers at LVC conducting research alongside faculty mentors and will present her research at an upcoming conference this fall. - A high school physics class sparked Sara Wray's interest in the intersection of physi  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Labeling Provisions of New Mexico PFAS Protection Act
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 1 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * September 30, 2026 Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Labeling Provisions of New Mexico PFAS Protection Act American Chemistry Council et al. v. Kenney, No. 1:26-cv-02130-MIS-SCY (D.N.M. Sept., 16, 2026) At a Glance * Although the January 2027 labeling deadline is now enjoined, this is a preliminary ruling and the litigation remains ongoing. * Companies that manufacture or s  more
FCC Grants DISH Network Review in Station Carriage Dispute
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission ruled on Sept. 28, 2026, to grant an Application for Review filed by DISH Network LLC, reversing a previous Media Bureau decision regarding broadcast carriage obligations. The ruling centers on CNZ Communications SE, LLC v. DISH Network L.L.C. (MB Docket No. 24-27). Under the ruling released September 29, 2026, television station WGBP-TV, licensed to Opelika, Alabama, may not demand mandatory satellite carriage across two complete te  more
Federal Register: Homeland Security Dept. Issues Final Rule Adjusting Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference Benefit Request Fees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference (EB-5) Fee Rule This final rule adjusts the Employment-Based Immigration, Fifth Preference immigration benefit request fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It also codifies provisions of the EB-5 Reform and  more
Former Caltech Postdoc Commands NASA Mission to the International Space Station
PASADENA, California, Oct. 1 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Former Caltech Postdoc Commands NASA Mission to the International Space Station September 30, 2026 On October 1, NASA astronaut and former Caltech postdoc Jessica Watkins will serve as commander of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission, as the team of four astronauts launches to the International Space Station to perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance. This will be the secon  more
From the Classroom to the Community: Leyuan Li and Danny Wills Led Students in the Design of the Inaugural Denver Community Design Festival
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 30 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * From the Classroom to the Community: Leyuan Li and Danny Wills Led Students in the Design of the Inaugural Denver Community Design Festival * What happens when architecture students step beyond the studio and participate in conversations with the people who are directly shaping our communities? The Common Ground Community Design Festival created an opportunity to put that question into action. Led by As  more
GroAway Submits Detailed Comments on Proposed Revisions to National Handbook of Conservation Practices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENT OF GROAWAY LLC ON NRCS-2026-0100 -- PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL HANDBOOK OF CONSERVATION PRACTICES DATE AT SIGNATURE . V.07.01.003 To: Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Docket: NRCS-2026-0100, Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices, 91 Fed.  more
Hickenlooper Celebrates Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Energy Bills
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Celebrates Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Energy Bills * Hickenlooper led the Geo POWER Act and co-led the Earth MRI Act WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper celebrated the Senate Energy and Natural Resource (ENR) Committee's passage of two Hickenlooper-led bipartisan bills. The committee passed Hickenlooper's Geo POWER Act, as amended, which would help acce  more
Hickenlooper Statement on Republicans Sham Effort to Shield Americans from Data Centers Driving Up Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on Republicans Sham Effort to Shield Americans from Data Centers Driving Up Energy Costs * Democrats pushed to strengthen the so-called Ratepayer Protection Act and require data centers to pay for grid updates WASHINGTON - As the Senate considers the Ratepayer Protection Act, today U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper criticized the measure as lacking teeth after Republic  more
Hickenlooper Statement on Republicans' "Trojan Horse" Voter Suppression Tactic
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on Republicans' "Trojan Horse" Voter Suppression Tactic * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after blocking a Republican bill that would restrict voting and allow insider trading to continue. "We blocked Republicans' thinly veiled voter suppression bill outright earlier this year. Today, they ripped a page out of Homer a  more
Judicial Watch Victory: Federal Court Unseals Secret FBI Warrant Records Targeting Mike Lindell
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Judicial Watch Victory: Federal Court Unseals Secret FBI Warrant Records Targeting Mike Lindell (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that a federal court unsealed the key search warrant records behind the Biden FBI's September 2022 seizure of Mike Lindell's cell phone (In the Matter of the Search of a Person Located in the District of Minnesota (No. 22-mj-742 (TNL))). The records, un  more
KU Debate teams excel at Kentucky tournaments
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Debate teams excel at Kentucky tournaments * LAWRENCE -Multiple University of Kansas Debate teams placed in the top five at a pair of tournaments hosted by the University of Kentucky this past week. The team of Owen Owings, Lee's Summit, Missouri, with Max Ulven, St. Paul, Minnesota, finished in second place at the "Run for the Roses" round-robin invitational for seven of the top teams in the country   more
Leeds Business Insights Podcast: The Business of Hospitality with Spencer Rogers
BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * Leeds Business Insights Podcast: The Business of Hospitality with Spencer Rogers * Spencer Rogers (MBA'25) discusses his journey through tech, hospitality and entrepreneurship. On this episode of the Leeds Business Insights podcast, host Claire Stewart speaks with Spencer Rogers, hospitality entrepreneur, founder/CEO of Third Place Hospitality, and an alumnus of the Le  more
NSC Joins OSHA National SIF Prevention Alliance
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Joins OSHA National SIF Prevention Alliance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council today announced its participation in the National Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention Alliance, a collaborative initiative formed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to reduce incidents and deaths in the workplace by providing employers with training and  more
OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340), which was introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, and 42 cosponsors: * * * The Administration strongly supports passage of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act. The bill would help ensure that American families and small businesses are not bearing the infrastructure costs created by large data centers. H.R. 9340 woul  more
Pitt State Announces Recipients of 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award
PITTSBURG, Kansas, Oct. 1 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news: * * * Pitt State announces recipients of 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award 30 September 2026 The Pittsburg State University Alumni Association has announced the two recipients of this year's Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award: Derek H. Hoffine and Dr. Sabuhi Sardarli, PhD. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated significant professional growth and advancement since the completion of   more
Prepared Remarks: Attorney General Phil Weiser Opening Address at the Fifth Annual Colorado Opioid Abatement Conference (Sept. 30, 2026)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Prepared Remarks: Attorney General Phil Weiser Opening Address at the Fifth Annual Colorado Opioid Abatement Conference (Sept. 30, 2026) * Colorado Opioid Abatement Conference (September 30, 2026) Good morning, everyone. It is a privilege to welcome you to the Fifth Annual Colorado Opioid Abatement Conference. Each year, this gathering brings together people doing important and insp  more
REP. BOEBERT CALLS ON THE SENATE TO PASS THE FARM BILL AND FY27 AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS AND MOVE TO CONFERENCE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BOEBERT CALLS ON THE SENATE TO PASS THE FARM BILL AND FY27 AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS AND MOVE TO CONFERENCE * EATON, CO -Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) today called on the Senate to pass the Farm Bill, and FY27 Agriculture appropriations and send them to conference so Colorado farmers and ranchers finally have certainty. The House passed H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Secur  more
Rep. Evans' Celebrates the Passage of the Bipartisan FIRE/WEPA Act through the Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Evans' Celebrates the Passage of the Bipartisan FIRE/WEPA Act through the Senate * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Gabe Evans celebrated the passage of his bipartisan companion legislation in the U.S. Senate that builds on the commonsense reforms included in the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this year with bipartis  more
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union President Franke Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Chad Franke, president of Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Lander, Wyoming, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad": * * * Thank you, Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and members of the committee, for the opportunity to testify today on increasing demand and opportunities for domestically produced agricultural products at   more
Senate Democrats Block Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Block Congressman Gabe Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act * WASHINGTON -Today, Senate Democrats blocked Congressman Gabe Evans' bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act from advancing -for the second time in two weeks-despite the legislation previously passing the U.S. House of Representatives nearly unanimously with an overwhelming 417-3 vote. The legislation received 57 votes   more
Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to Protect Parents and Children from Ideological Child-Welfare Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to Protect Parents and Children from Ideological Child-Welfare Policies * Bill Would Prevent Federal Child-Welfare Funds From Being Used to Punish Parents for Raising Children According to Their Sex or Protecting Them From Irreversible Medical Harm U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), introduced the "Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act" to establis  more
Short on time? It could be good for you
BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 30 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Short on time? It could be good for you * When it comes to mental health, it may not be how much time you have that matters, but rather, how you feel about the time you have. That's one key takeaway of a new University of Colorado Boulder study examining the relationship between time and mental health. The study of 646 undergraduates, published in the Journal of American College Health  more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad, Union Pacific Railroad
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36849; Sub-No. 1) entitled "Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad LLC - Lease and Operation Exemption With Interchange Commitment - Union Pacific Railroad Co.": * * * Digest:/1 This decision grants a request by Weskan Grain LLC (Weskan) to file a response to Union Pacific Railroad Company's reply in support of a petition filed by Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad, LLC (K&O), an  more
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Announces Board of Directors Updates
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Announces Board of Directors Updates Sep 30, 2026 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee has announced updates to the composition of its Board of Directors following the 2026 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Assembly held in Colorado Springs last week. Aron McGuire, CEO of USA Bobsled and Skeleton and vice   more
UAH Regional Autism Network Hosts Acclaimed Autism Advocate Dr. Temple Grandin on Oct. 8
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Oct. 1 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH Regional Autism Network hosts acclaimed autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin on Oct. 8 SEP 30, 2026 Ann Marie Martin Dr. Temple Grandin is a rock star in two different worlds: autism education and animal behavior. She will talk about the first during "Autism: The Way I See It - Advice from the Most Famous Person in the World with Autism" on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Charger Union Theater, 4705 Holmes Ave.   more
UCCS Earns Place in Global Olympic Studies Network, Launches New Research Lab
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * UCCS earns place in global Olympic studies network, launches new research lab September 30, 2026 UCCS has earned international recognition for its growing leadership in Olympic sport education and research. UCCS has been recognized by the International Olympic Committee's Olympic Studies Centre as a member of the global Olympic Studies and Research Centres network, joining a select grou  more
UNT professor earns Outstanding Educator award, calls students his inspiration
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT professor earns Outstanding Educator award, calls students his inspiration * Orlando Bagcal has been recognized for his dedication to students, education and the industry. DENTON (UNT), Texas -Over the last 22 years, Orlando Bagcal, clinical associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of North Texas, has attended almost 20 of his former students' weddings. He's traveled   more
US Department of Labor awards $43 million to 7 states to support skills training in shipbuilding, manufacturing, aerospace, other critical industries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards $43 million to 7 states to support skills training in shipbuilding, manufacturing, aerospace, other critical industries * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $43 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to seven states to invest in employer-driven skills training programs for critical industries like shipbuilding, advance  more
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates, Allotment and Marketing Allocations; Fiscal Year 2026 Reallocations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates, Allotment and Marketing Allocations; Fiscal Year 2026 Reallocations * (Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced sugar loan rates for crop year 2026 (fiscal year 2027). CCC also announced sugar beet and sugarcane allotments and processor  more