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RATINGS CHANGE: Crystal Ball Shifts ME-02 in Democrats' Direction
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Crystal Ball Shifts ME-02 in Democrats' Direction * Nonpartisan race rater Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball just moved Maine's 2nd District in Democrats' direction to 'Leans Republican,' the latest sign that extremist Paul LePage is in trouble after decades fighting against Mainers' interests. Crystal Ball writes that after shifting the seat to the right earlier this   more
***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
A Lifetime of Service: Dennis D'Angelo Bids Farewell After 48 Years Shaping Air Force Readiness
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * A Lifetime of Service: Dennis D'Angelo Bids Farewell After 48 Years Shaping Air Force Readiness * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFLCMC) - During a milestone retirement ceremony on Sept. 28 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dennis D'Angelo, executive director, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), officially concluded a distinguished  more
A steady hand: Dr. Nicholas Panetta is pushing the limits of robotic surgery for lymphedema
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A steady hand: Dr. Nicholas Panetta is pushing the limits of robotic surgery for lymphedema * This past year, the steady hands of Nicholas J. Panetta, MD, helped make surgical history -guiding a high-tech robotic system to complete the world's first fully robotic lymphovenous bypass. In some ways, that feat makes perfect sense considering the family tradition those same   more
Aalto University: Turning Digital Investment Into Growth With CDBG
AALTO, Finland, Sept. 30 -- Aalto University issued the following news release: * * * Turning Digital Investment Into Growth with CDBG 30.9.2026 Digital technologies, data and AI are facilitating growth and are high on the executives' agenda, but digital strategy alone isn't enough. Companies need to understand how to implement and execute their strategy by investing in the digital. Center for Digital Business Growth (CDBG) in Aalto University School of Business was founded to help Finnish  more
AI Tool Finds and Fixes Training Gaps for Radiology Residents
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * AI Tool Finds and Fixes Training Gaps for Radiology Residents * A new study showed that using artificial intelligence to track which pathologies radiology residents saw each day made it possible to identify gaps in their clinical exposure and provide supplemental, targeted teaching cases. This approach helped ensure that re  more
Alopecia Advocate: Madeline Lee Creates Art Inspired by Her Experience With Hair Loss
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Alopecia Advocate: Madeline Lee Creates Art Inspired by Her Experience With Hair Loss * At 16, Madeline Lee is an artist, designer, author, advocate for alopecia areata, and also a national championship-winning squash player. She was diagnosed with alopecia at age 5 and has since used her creative talents to educate others   more
American Chestnut Trees Return to the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo More Than a Century After Blight That Wiped Them Out Was First Documented Here
BRONX, New York, Sept. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * American Chestnut Trees Return to the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo More Than a Century After Blight That Wiped Them Out Was First Documented Here * BRONX, NY (September 30, 2026)-More than 120 years after a forester at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo first documented the chestnut blight that would ultimately wipe out nearly 4 billion Ameri  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
Boston Childrens Museum to Repatriate Sacred Objects to Hui Iwi Kuamo'o
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSFR) -- The Boston Children's Museum, Massachusetts, intends to repatriate two sacred objects to Hui Iwi Kuamo'o. The objects are two Pohaku Poho, or stone lamps, that the museum purchased in 1968 from Joseph A. O'Leary of Opa-Locka, Florida. Both objects were labeled with legacy tags identifying Kauai as their location of origin. The museum determined the stone lamps are specific ceremonial objects needed by traditional Native American religious leaders for present-day  more
Brad Rostolsky Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Trailblazers in Healthcare' List
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Brad Rostolsky Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Trailblazers in Healthcare' List * PHILADELPHIA - Sept. 30, 2026 - Brad M. Rostolsky, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Health Care & FDA Practice in Philadelphia, was named to City & State's 2026 "Trailblazers in Healthcare" list. According to City & State, this year's list recognizes "the mos  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Bills to Crack Down on Corruption, Including Meme Coins by Public Officials
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 27, 2026 THE OPPOSITE OF TRUMP! Governor Newsom signs bills to crack down on corruption, including meme coins by public officials What you need to know: Building on Governor Newsom's work to level the playing field for workers, and consumers, the Governor today signed new legislation to prevent public officials from issuing meme coins, protect consumers, hold bad actors accountab  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
CFDC's 2026 Annual Meeting Celebrates Polk County's Economic Progress and Opportunities Ahead
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * CFDC's 2026 Annual Meeting Celebrates Polk County's Economic Progress and Opportunities Ahead * On Thursday, September 24, the Central Florida Development Council hosted its 2026 annual meeting in the Skylight Hangar at the SUN 'n FUN Expo Campus. Each year, the event provides an opportunity to celebrate Polk County's economic prosperity, and this year was no different.   more
Chairman Grassley Opens Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing for Circuit, District Judge Nominees
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Sept. 30, 2026, at a nominations hearing for circuit and district judge nominees: * * * Good morning, I'd like to welcome everyone to today's hearing. Today, we'll have two panels. The first panel features Lee Rudofsky, who is nominated to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Our second panel has three district court nominees: Rob  more
Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, Working Families - Collierville, TN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, and Working Families - Collierville, TN September 29, 2026 Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced that the Ways and Means Committee will hold a field hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful,   more
Democratic Governors Association: Washington Post - GOP Candidates for Governor Caught Scrubbing Their Websites
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Sep 30, 2026 The Washington Post: GOP Candidates for Governor Caught Scrubbing Their Websites GOP candidates struggle to defend support for Trump's unpopular, cost-raising agenda - New reporting from the Washington Post highlights how Republicans running for governor "have quietly been removing mentions of President Donald Trump and his movement from their campaign websites, given the president's  more
Duke Energy Grants $326,500 to Boost Florida's Economy
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy grants $326,500 to boost Florida's economy September 30, 2026 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Twenty-seven organizations that are strengthening the workforce, supporting business growth and fostering economic development in Florida just received a collective $326,500 from Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation. From nonprofits to government entities, these grant recipients will use the funds to p  more
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing * September 30, 2026 #During his opening remarks, Durbin also reflected on yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing featuring testimony from former Special Counsel Jack Smith WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL),   more
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.30.2026 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing During his opening remarks, Durbin also reflected on yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing featuring testimony from former Special Counsel Jack Smith - WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Sena  more
EEOC Sues Call 4 Health Under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Call 4 Health Under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act * Federal lawsuit alleges Delray Beach medical call center failed to provide leave for childbirth as a reasonable accommodation MIAMI -Call 4 Health, a medical call center in Delray Beach, Florida, violated federal law when it failed to provide a class of female employees leave for childbirth as a reasonable accommodation,   more
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Four Eagles Tapped for AIAA's 30/30 Class Recognizing Young Aerospace Leaders
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Four Eagles Tapped for AIAA's 30/30 Class Recognizing Young Aerospace Leaders Author: Michaela Jarvis and Seth Robbins September 30, 2026 The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has named an Embry Riddle doctoral candidate and three university alumni to its inaugural 30/30 class, which recognizes young professionals whose work is advancing aerospace and shaping its f  more
EMILYs List Endorses State Rep. Angie Nixon in Florida's U.S. Senate Race
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses State Rep. Angie Nixon in Florida's U.S. Senate Race * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed state Rep. Angie Nixon in Florida's U.S. Senate race. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "State Rep. Angie Nixon has spent her career fighting for hardworking Floridians. As a grassro  more
Entrepreneurs' Organization: From Founder to Visionary - 7 Leadership Strategies for Entrepreneurs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news: * * * From Founder to Visionary: 7 Leadership Strategies for Entrepreneurs September 30, 2026 As companies grow, founders must shift from solving every problem themselves to building the people, culture, strategy, and vision that empower the organization to thrive. These seven leadership strategies for entrepreneurs will help you delegate effectively, protect time for strategic work, and evolve into the le  more
FAMU and Valencia College Strengthen Transfer Pathways to Expand Access to Four-Year Degrees
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU and Valencia College Strengthen Transfer Pathways to Expand Access to Four-Year Degrees * ORLANDO, Fla. -Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) and Valencia College have formalized a new articulation agreement designed to create more seamless pathways for Valencia students to earn bachelor's degrees at FAMU. At the center of t  more
FAU Study Uses Raman Spectroscopy and AI to Detect Skin Cancer
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study Uses Raman Spectroscopy and AI to Detect Skin Cancer By Gisele Galoustian | 9/30/2026 Study Snapshot: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., but distinguishing cancerous lesions from benign growths can be challenging without a biopsy. Florida Atlantic University researchers are exploring a non-invasive approach that combines  more
Federal Funds will fuel four Eckerd College coastal monitoring projects
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 30 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Federal Funds will fuel four Eckerd College coastal monitoring projects * Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (center, pink shirt) presents a check for $953,390 in federal funding for marine science research at Eckerd College. Photo by Penh Alicandro '22 Eckerd College's marine science faculty research some of the most critical issues facing Florida's coastal waters, creating opportunities for students to engag  more
Felix Sabates Leaves a Lasting Legacy at UMKC and the Sabates Eye Centers
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * Celebrating an Ophthalmology Pioneer Felix Sabates leaves a lasting legacy at UMKC and the Sabates Eye Centers - The University of Missouri-Kansas City is honoring a pioneer in ophthalmology and a longtime champion of the School of Medicine, Felix Sabates, Sr., M.D. (1930-2026). Sabates' connection to UMKC began at the inception of the School of Medicine in 1971. Working alongsid  more
Finding Greatness: Trennadi Anderson
MACON, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * Finding Greatness: Trennadi Anderson * Cochran, GA Trennadi Anderson has wasted little time making her mark at Middle Georgia State University. Since transferring to MGA, the political science major has embraced leadership and service across the University, taking on roles ranging from president of the Cochran Campus Activities Board to vice president of SGA's Eastern District. With plans to attend   more
Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance" by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Oceanic conditions, climate, human activities, and weather events can affect fishery resources and commercial infrastructure, such as boats, shoreside processing, and ports. Congress authorized the Secretary of Commerce (the Secr  more
Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance:" (Continue from Part 1 of 3) * * * Secretarial Disaster Determinations Since 1994, the Secretary of Commerce has made 144 different fishery disaster determinations, of which 130 were original determinations and 14 were continuations to existing determinations./86 Since fishery disaster assistance began, the Secretar  more
Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34209) on Sept. 18, 2026, entitled "Fishery Resource Disaster Assistance:" (Continue from Part 2 of 3) * * * Issues for Congress Commercial fisheries are strongly influenced by environmental conditions that affect the abundance and distribution of fishery resources and fishing infrastructure. Changes in these conditions often take place suddenly with little or no warning, such as in the ca  more
Florida Board of Governors confirms Dr. Michael P. Shannon as UNF's eighth president
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * Florida Board of Governors confirms Dr. Michael P. Shannon as UNF's eighth president * The Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday unanimously confirmed Dr. Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida. Shannon, who will step into the role on Jan. 4, was selected by the UNF Board of Trustees on Sept. 16 after a five-month national search. "I am deeply grate  more
Florida consumer sentiment edges up in September
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Florida consumer sentiment edges up in September * Following six consecutive months of declines, consumer sentiment in Florida inched up in September, rising three-tenths of a point to 67.7 from a revised figure of 67.4 in August. In contrast, national consumer sentiment declined. "Consumer sentiment increased slightly in September, halting the downward trend observed since March. However, the three  more
Florida Poly inspires future scientists at inaugural Environmental Engineering Day
LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 30 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly inspires future scientists at inaugural Environmental Engineering Day * Florida Polytechnic University welcomed high school students to campus on Saturday, Sept. 26, for its inaugural Environmental Engineering Day, offering hands-on experiences in sustainability and water quality. The outreach event was designed to begin building a sustainable educational pipeline connecting t  more
Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare finalize landmark agreements advancing FSU Health
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare finalize landmark agreements advancing FSU Health * #Key Points * Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare have finalized landmark agreements establishing the long-term framework for FSU Health, an integrated academic health system serving North Florida and beyond. * FSU Health will connect academic research, medical  more
Former U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Brings Leadership Lessons to Embry Riddle as Executive in Residence
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Former U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Brings Leadership Lessons to Embry Riddle as Executive in Residence Author: Melanie Stawicki Azam September 30, 2026 Gen. Norton A. Schwartz -- who served as the 19th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and commanded joint special operations in northern Iraq during the Gulf War -- recently spent three days speaking with Embry Riddle Aeronautical Unive  more
From the Hill to 'Raising Kanan,' Rob Hardy Knows the Power of a Good Story
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * From the Hill to 'Raising Kanan,' Rob Hardy Knows the Power of a Good Story * The FAMU alumnus behind the "Raising Kanan" finale built a career telling stories Black audiences recognize. Now he's making sure more people get the chance to tell them. The ending of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" gave fans the shock they knew was coming and still we  more
FSW Enrollment Surpasses 17,000, Reaches Highest Level Since 2011
FORT MYERS, Florida, Sept. 30 -- Florida SouthWestern State College issued the following news: * * * FSW enrollment surpasses 17,000, reaches highest level since 2011 Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has surpassed 17,000 students for the first time since 2011, giving FSW its third-highest enrollment in history. The milestone reflects continued demand for FSW's affordable, career-focused education and the college's role in preparing students for the workforce needs of the region. "Rea  more
Gallego, Colleagues Question President Trump on Invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 on American Soil
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Gallego, Colleagues Question President Trump on Invitation of Vladimir Putin to G20 on American Soil WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined a bipartisan group of 13 senators in sending a letter to President Trump inquiring about the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Group of Twenty (G20) Leader's Summit in Miami, Florida this coming December. In th  more
GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 2nd Quarter 2026; State PCE, 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 2nd Quarter 2026; State PCE, 2025 * Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026 (April, May, and June), according to the third estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). In the first quarte  more
Grassley Questions Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Questions Jack Smith at Senate Judiciary Oversight Hearing * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith at today's oversight hearing on Smith's abuse of authority and targeting of Republicans. Grassley pressed Smith on his collection of thousands of Americans' personal banking information, as well as his team's  more
Greenberg Traurig Bolsters Asia M&A Team with Addition of Bee Chun Boo
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Bolsters Asia M&A Team with Addition of Bee Chun Boo * TOKYO - Sept. 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP strengthened its capabilities in Asia with the addition of Shareholder Bee Chun Boo, who has handled mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and private equity matters throughout the region for more than 28 years. She joins from Baker McKenzie's  more
Greenberg Traurig Bolsters Health Care & FDA Practice with Gail Javitt in Washington, D.C.
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Bolsters Health Care & FDA Practice with Gail Javitt in Washington, D.C. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sept. 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to strengthen its Health Care & FDA Practice with the addition of Gail H. Javitt as a shareholder in the firm's Washington, D.C., office. She joins the firm from Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.,  more
HACU announces sixty-eight Deloitte Foundation supported HACU Scholars
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces sixty-eight Deloitte Foundation supported HACU Scholars * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, with support from the Deloitte Foundation, has announced 68 students from HACU-member institutions will receive a scholarship of $2,500 per student per semester, renewable for up to 4 semesters for the 2026-27 school ye  more
Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Gonzalez Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia released the following testimony by Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow on E Pluribus Unum at the Heritage Foundation, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Trojan Horses: Covert Foreign Malign Influence Operations in America": * * * My name is Mike Gonzalez. I am the Angeles T. Arredondo Senior Fellow on E Pluribus Unum at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in this testimony are my own and should no  more
How Multidisciplinary Care Helped Treat a Silent Aortic Aneurysm
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How Multidisciplinary Care Helped Treat a Silent Aortic Aneurysm * After years of monitoring a symptom-free aortic aneurysm, coordinated specialists at UHealth determined that Ellis Alvaro Senior needed surgery before reaching the traditional treatment threshold. The planned procedure allowed the team to preserve his native aortic valve. Key Takeaways * Aortic aneurysms may prog  more
IBEX 2026: What to Know Before You Go
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * IBEX 2026: What to Know Before You Go * With IBEX 2026 less than a week away, marine industry professionals are preparing to gather in Tampa, Florida, Oct. 6-8 for three days of new products, technical education, industry conversations and networking. Pre-conference programming begins Monday, Oct. 5. Across the show floor, attendees can explore the latest  more
ICYMI: Rep. Lee in the Washington Examiner: America doesn't have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Lee in the Washington Examiner: America doesn't have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem. * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, the Washington Examiner published an op-ed by Representative Laurel Lee outlining the case for her new bill, the Unleash American Pipelines Act. Read the op-ed here and below: America doesn't have an energy shortage. We have a lawsuit problem.  more
Industry leader makes endowment gift for the Center for Roofing Innovation and Leadership, powered by the Roofing Alliance
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 30 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Industry leader makes endowment gift for the Center for Roofing Innovation and Leadership, powered by the Roofing Alliance * College of Architecture, Art and Construction After its founding in 2024, Center for Roofing Innovation and Leadership, powered by Roofing Alliance, at Clemson University continues to gain credibility for its powerful work happening across the roofing industry. So much of the succ  more
Kredittbanken Selects FIS Total Issuing PRIME in the Cloud to Modernize Its Platform
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Kredittbanken Selects FIS(R) Total Issuing(TM) PRIME in the Cloud to Modernize its Platform Key facts * Kredittbanken ASA has selected FIS(R) Total Issuing(TM) PRIME in the Cloud from FIS(R) to modernize its consumer credit, loan and savings operations. * PRIME in the Cloud will support Kredittbanken's continued growth, enabling faster product innovation and enhanced digital cardh  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
Maryland Felon Sentenced in D.C. for Illegal Possession of Glock Near U Street Corridor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Felon Sentenced in D.C. for Illegal Possession of Glock Near U Street Corridor * WASHINGTON - Tyzell Myrick, 30, a previously convicted felon residing in Bowie, Maryland, was sentenced today in the District of Columbia to 33 months in federal prison for possessing a loaded Glock 22.40 caliber pistol while on supervised release following a conviction for a vio  more
Mathew Rosengart Again Named to Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers List
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Mathew Rosengart Again Named to Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers List * LOS ANGELES - Sept. 30, 2026 - Mathew S. Rosengart, co-chair of the national Media & Entertainment Litigation Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to the Daily Journal's Top 100 Lawyers list for the fifth time. The list is an annual roundup of California's most influential   more
Meet the AGA FORWARD mentors
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 29 [Category: Medical] -- The American Gastroenterological Association posted the following news: * * * Meet the AGA FORWARD mentors * The AGA FORWARD Program provides access to two distinct, yet equally powerful, mentoring experiences designed to support professional growth. Review the mentor pool, identify the mentor who best aligns with your career goals, and apply to join the next AGA FORWARD cohort. Apply by Oct. 9 #Experienced mentorship The distinguished p  more
MFIA Secures Settlement Committing State Department to Address FOIA Backlog
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 30 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * MFIA Secures Settlement Committing State Department to Address FOIA Backlog * Back to News Yale Law School's Media Freedom and Information Access (MFIA) Clinic has secured a settlement with the U.S. Department of State designed to improve the agency's processing of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. State's FOIA processing has long been plagued by issues and delays. In 2016, the House Committee on   more
MIA Earns New Global Accreditation for Reducing Carbon Emissions
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news: * * * Miami, FL, September 30, 2026 MIA earns new global accreditation for reducing carbon emissions Airport is one of only 15 in the U.S. with level 2 accreditation from ACI - Miami International Airport has earned Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI), recognizing MIA for achieving independently verified reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while advancing maj  more
Miller School of Medicine Neurologist Calls for Global Action on Stroke Treatment Access
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Neurologist Calls for Global Action on Stroke Treatment Access * At a United Nations General Assembly side event, Dileep R. Yavagal, M.D., called for funded national plans that connect hospitals, train stroke teams and expand timely access to mechanical thrombectomy. #Key Takeaways * Mechanical thrombectomy can markedly reduce death and disability for el  more
N.C. A&T Announces Ninth Cheatham-White Scholars Cohort
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 30 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Announces Ninth Cheatham-White Scholars Cohort * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its ninth cohort of Cheatham-White Scholarship recipients. The 20 scholars join the class of 2030 as some of the university's highest-achieving incoming students. "This cohort reflects the ta  more
National Park Service Seeks Comments on Historic Places Nominated for National Register
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The nominations include properties in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Texas and Virginia. Among them are the Goodyear Farms Cemetery in Arizona, Plymouth Elementary School in Florida, Lincoln School in Iowa, Shawnee Grade School in Kansas, Cente  more
New invasive pest continues to be a problem for sugarcane as harvest begins
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 30 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * New invasive pest continues to be a problem for sugarcane as harvest begins * (09/30/26) PORT ALLEN, La. -On a Monday morning at a sugarcane farm in Port Allen, LSU AgCenter entomologist Blake Wilson and two student workers pushed through green and yellow cane stalks on a field's border and into the interior rows. There, they found plants that were completely brown. This farm, and m  more
New Supportive Care Room Expands Cancer Survivorship Services in North Miami
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New Supportive Care Room Expands Cancer Survivorship Services in North Miami * Not My Daughter... find a cure now! and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center collaborated on a new Patient Survivorship and Supportive Care Room at UHealth SoLe Mia Medical Center connects cancer patients with wellness, counseling and supportive services during treatment, recovery and survivorship. #Key  more
New USF technology advances understanding of eye pressure and glaucoma
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * New USF technology advances understanding of eye pressure and glaucoma * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing For millions of people at risk of glaucoma, healthy eye pressure can mean the difference between preserving vision and losing it. Yet despite decades of research, scientists still do not fully understand what regulates daily changes in eye pressure or how those fluctuation  more
New USF technology advances understanding of eye pressure and glaucoma
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New USF technology advances understanding of eye pressure and glaucoma * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing For millions of people at risk of glaucoma, healthy eye pressure can mean the difference between preserving vision and losing it. Yet despite decades of research, scientists still do not fully understand what regulates daily changes in eye pres  more
New watch takes the helm: Members chart DAV's future at the 2026 national convention
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * New watch takes the helm: Members chart DAV's future at the 2026 national convention * More than a century after disabled veterans returned home from World War I to build an organization that would fight for those who served, thousands of DAV and Auxiliary members gathered once again to shape the organization's future. The 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention brough  more
Newmark Arranges Sale of Quadro Collection at Miami Design District
NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Quadro Collection at Miami Design District September 30, 2026 Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Quadro Collection at Miami Design District, a 26,494-square-foot retail condominium located at the base of the 12-story, 198-unit Quadro residential tower at 3900 Biscayne Boulev  more
OPERATION SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: Trump's Transportation Department Joins Multi-State Operation, Removes More than 75 Unqualified Truckers from U.S. Roads
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release: * * * OPERATION SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: Trump's Transportation Department Joins Multi-State Operation, Removes More than 75 Unqualified Truckers from U.S. Roads * Contact: FMCSA.PublicAffairs@dot.gov(link sends email) #Operation conducted 552 inspections that placed 78 drivers and 25 vehicles out of service COLUMBIA, SC -The U.S. Department of Transport  more
PBA Faithful Witness Apologetics Conference Will Explore Reason, Culture, and Faith
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news: * * * September 30, 2026 PBA Faithful Witness Apologetics Conference Will Explore Reason, Culture, and Faith Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) will host its fifth annual October 16 and 17, to showcase the importance of being able to defend faith by being intellectually reasonable and desirable. The conference will feature expert speakers in science, religion, and art from across the nation, who   more
Pinnacle Equipment Finance Marks Five-Year Anniversary
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Equipment Finance Marks Five-Year Anniversary * Team has grown from its founding members to 39 experienced professionals and a $2.5 billion portfolio NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners' Equipment Finance   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
Polk State Trustee Leslie "Bubba" Dunson remembered for legacy in business and service
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 30 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State Trustee Leslie "Bubba" Dunson remembered for legacy in business and service * Once described as "prominent in the community" by former Polk State College President Maryly VanLeer Peck, Winter Haven native Leslie "Bubba" Dunson Jr. was well known throughout the Chain of Lakes City. During his time as a member of the College's District Board of Trustees (DBOT), however, Dunson and his colleagues h  more
Powering the Naval Community, Naval Research Lab Holds Navy Battery Data Day
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Powering the Naval Community, Naval Research Lab Holds Navy Battery Data Day * WASHINGTON - The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy (ODASN Energy) and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) co-hosted Navy Battery Data Day at NRL Headquarters in Washington, DC, on July 23. The collaborative event was designed to align the data needed to support battery-related decisions ac  more
Scientist whose work revealed immune system-hypertension link to receive the 2026 Joseph A. Vita Award
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Scientist whose work revealed immune system-hypertension link to receive the 2026 Joseph A. Vita Award * Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 DALLAS, Sept. 30, 2026 -A groundbreaking scientist whose discoveries revealed how immune activation and inflammation contribute to high blood pressure will be recognized by the American Heart Association   more
Seafood and Sushi Basics Workshop builds skills, connections and culinary creativity
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * Seafood and Sushi Basics Workshop builds skills, connections and culinary creativity * Delaware North chefs from across the company earlier this month gathered at Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs in Florida for a multiday Seafood Identification, Fabrication and Sushi Basics workshop. The immersive training focused on seafood butchery, sushi preparation and the techniques behind one of   more
SEC Files Settled Action Against Travel + Leisure Co. in Connection With Alleged Misleading Disclosures Concerning Certain Performance Measures for Its Timeshare Loan Portfolio
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Travel + Leisure Co., No. 26-cv-62760 (S.D. Fla. filed Sept. 30, 2026) On September 30, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a settled action against Travel + Leisure Co., the world's largest timeshare company, for making misstatements and misleading disclosures about two undisclosed projects affecting certain performance measures conc  more
Sen. Moody: Democrats are the Party of No, Continue to Block Legislation to Protect Ratepayers and Ban Stock Trading in Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody: Democrats are the Party of No, Continue to Block Legislation to Protect Ratepayers and Ban Stock Trading in Congress Sep 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Senator Ashley Moody released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked The Stop Insider Trading Act, which she cosponsored, and The Ratepayer Protection Act. These two measures would stop Congressional stock tra  more
Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Raising Concerns About Putin's Invitation to the G20 Summit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Raising Concerns About Putin's Invitation to the G20 Summit * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence - joined Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Michael Be  more
SIGNED INTO LAW: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act Authored by Senator Collins
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * SIGNED INTO LAW: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act Authored by Senator Collins * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, which she introduced with Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), with Senator Angus King joining them as an original cosponsor, has been signed into law. Cases of Lyme disease have reached a new record level in Maine eve  more
Sophia Space and Redwire Team Up to Advance Orbital Data Center Infrastructure
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 30 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Sophia Space and Redwire Team Up to Advance Orbital Data Center Infrastructure * Companies sign MOU to explore collaboration on deployable structures, spacecraft integration and scalable architectures for in-orbit Artificial Intelligence and edge computing LAS VEGAS, NV (September   more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Trump-Xi State Visit Kept the Bilateral Truce Alive But Left the Hard Questions Open, Says China Expert Mark Lambert
STANFORD, California, Oct. 1 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 Trump-Xi State Visit Kept the Bilateral Truce Alive but Left the Hard Questions Open, Says China Expert Mark Lambert President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, D.C., and summitry with President Trump served both leaders' near-term interests but left the challenges of AI threats, the Taiwan flashpoint, and the unpopular Iran war unr  more
Sugar Amplifies Damage Done to Gut Health by Antibiotics
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Sugar Amplifies Damage Done to Gut Health by Antibiotics * Eating sweets while taking antibiotics may worsen the harm done by the drugs to the normal community of bacteria in the gut, a new study found. The work centers on the intestinal microbiome, which harbors bacterial species that co-evolved with humans to live in the  more
The CW Network And National Hot Rod Association Reach Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Events
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network And National Hot Rod Association Reach Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Events * Network to Air Final Seven Races of the Season, Including the Full Countdown to the Championship Playoffs Beginning in Fall 2027 BURBANK, CA - The CW Network and National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) today announced   more
The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 Guide Recognizes Holland & Knight Among Top Law Firms in Transportation
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 Guide Recognizes Holland & Knight Among Top Law Firms in Transportation * LONDON (September 30, 2026) - Holland & Knight has earned top rankings in the 2027 edition of The Legal 500 United Kingdom guide. The Firm is recommended in two practice categories, and four individual lawyers in its London office and one U.S.-based lawyer are r  more
U.S. Department of Education Calls on Schools to Strengthen Education on the History and Dangers of Communism and Socialism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Calls on Schools to Strengthen Education on the History and Dangers of Communism and Socialism * In observance of the 10th U.S. National Day for the Victims of Communism on November 7, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon today issued a Dear Colleague Letter to education leaders and teachers across the country, calling on schools to strengthen instruction on the  more
UF researchers combine AI and brain mapping to advance personalized epilepsy surgery
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF researchers combine AI and brain mapping to advance personalized epilepsy surgery * For people with drug-resistant epilepsy, surgery can offer a life-changing opportunity to control seizures. But it can also come with questions about how a procedure could affect language, memory and communication. A new $2.32 million NIH-funded project led by the University of Florida aims to give patients, famil  more
UF students develop app to help beachgoers make the most of their day
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF students develop app to help beachgoers make the most of their day * University of Florida engineering students have developed an app that provides trusted intel to maximize beach fun. What will the weather be? How strong is the tide? What beach is best for families? Any sign of red tide? Dead fish? Strong waves? The BeachLens app answers those questions and provides real-time engagement with be  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
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding * WASHINGTON -This week's editorial from the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board highlights the hypocrisy of Congressional Democrats "affordability" agenda given their long track record of raising costs on gas, groceries, housing, and health care while in power. "So what are Democrats now proposing to impr  more
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding * From healthcare to housing to energy, their policies have made life more expensive. WASHINGTON -This week's editorial from the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board highlights the hypocrisy of Congressional Democrats "affordability" agenda given their long track record of raising costs on g  more
Warren, Subramanyam, Lawmakers Warn Utility Merger May Increase Prices, Urge Federal Regulator to Scrutinize Deal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Subramanyam, Lawmakers Warn Utility Merger May Increase Prices, Urge Federal Regulator to Scrutinize Deal * "[M]erger would give the combined company control over approximately a quarter of the electricity in the New England region, leading to considerable negotiating leverage over states and the ability to demand abusive terms at the expense of households." Washington, D.C. -U.S  more
Wasserman Schultz Conducts Surprise Miramar ICE Facility Inspection Following Whistleblower Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Conducts Surprise Miramar ICE Facility Inspection Following Whistleblower Report * Miramar, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) made an unannounced visit to conduct oversight at the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Center in Miramar, FL. This was Wasserman Schultz's second visit to the facility, after a previous inspection uncovered overcrowdin  more