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RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts CA-22 to Toss-Up as Randy Villegas Builds Momentum

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts CA-22 to Toss-Up as Randy Villegas Builds Momentum * Today, Inside Elections shifted California's 22nd Congressional District in Democrats' direction -the latest sign that Central Valley families are tired of being left behind by David Valadao and Randy Villegas has all the momentum to beat him in November. Inside Elections writes in part, " more

$10,000 PETA Reward Seeks Tips on Repackaged, Mislabeled Meat

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * $10,000 PETA Reward Seeks Tips on Repackaged, Mislabeled Meat October 1, 2026 Norfolk, Va. - PETA is putting up $10,000 for meat-industry insiders who expose companies repackaging, relabeling, or otherwise misrepresenting meat, in a new nationwide push for information that leads to enforcement action by federal or state authorities. After allegations surfaced that a company that more

$8 million NIH grant advances research on environmental health

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * $8 million NIH grant advances research on environmental health * The Southern California Environmental Health Sciences Center (SCEHSC) has received an $8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance research on the health effects of environmental exposures. SCEHSC, which is based at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has been cont more

'DANCING WITH THE STARS' HITS A HIGH NOTE ON 'MARIAH CAREY NIGHT' ON ABC AND DISNEY+

BURBANK, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'DANCING WITH THE STARS' HITS A HIGH NOTE ON 'MARIAH CAREY NIGHT' ON ABC AND DISNEY+ * Download Assets HERE "Mariah Carey Night" - The ballroom turns up the star power as the 12 remaining couples take on "Mariah Carey Night," with the celebrities and their pro partners dancing to the iconic songs from the legendary singer-songwriter. "Mariah Carey Night" airs more

'Dancing with the Stars' Sails to 7 Million Total Viewers on 'Yacht Rock Night'

BURBANK, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Dancing with the Stars' Sails to 7 Million Total Viewers on 'Yacht Rock Night' * * Building momentum in week three, "Dancing with the Stars" scored 7.12 million Total Viewers on this week's "Yacht Rock Night," cruising to a multiyear high with the show's best non-season finale episode in six years -since the Season 29 premiere (9/14/20). * "Dancing with the S more

'GARRETT'S LAW' TREATING AIRGUNS LIKE FIREARMS AN EXTREMIST IDEA, SAYS CCRKBA

BELLEVUE, Washington, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * 'GARRETT'S LAW' TREATING AIRGUNS LIKE FIREARMS AN EXTREMIST IDEA, SAYS CCRKBA * BELLEVUE, WA - A proposed federal law treating airguns as firearms is an extremist idea which reveals the true intentions of anti-gunners is to ultimately ban anything even resembling a gun, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said. Demo more

'Live with Kelly and Mark' Kicks Off Season 39 With Best Premiere Week in Three Years

BURBANK, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'Live with Kelly and Mark' Kicks Off Season 39 With Best Premiere Week in Three Years * Series photos are available here. * Kicking off with a strong start to Season 39, "Live with Kelly and Mark" rose over last season's premiere week by +4% in Total Viewers (2.334 million vs. 2.248 million), +6% in Households (1.51 rating vs. 1.42 rating), +13% in Women 18-4 more

2026 SEMA SHOW EDUCATION PROGRAM TO DELIVER EXPERT INSIGHTS AND PRACTICAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

DIAMOND BAR, California, Oct. 1 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 SEMA SHOW EDUCATION PROGRAM TO DELIVER EXPERT INSIGHTS AND PRACTICAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES * \-Industry experts share actionable insights on the trends, technologies, and business strategies shaping the automotive aftermarket - DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2026) - Attendees at the 2026 SEMA Show, held Nov. 3-6 in Las Vegas, can develop more

26 Civil Rights Groups Urges FTC to Ban Surveillance Pricing Under Section 5 Authority

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 25, 2026 Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing The undersigned civil rights advocacy and civil society organizations appreciate the opportunity more

A legacy of leadership and belonging: Geraldine Forbes Isais

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 1 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * A legacy of leadership and belonging: Geraldine Forbes Isais * The University of New Mexico School of Architecture and Planning mourns the loss of former Dean Geraldine Forbes Isais, who died Sept. 25, 2026. Forbes Isais was appointed as the school's first woman dean in 2010. She was a nationally honored educator and a tireless advocate for women and underrepresented people in architecture who be more

Action in Entrepreneurship: JR Perez '27 Launches His Own StartUp

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Oct. 1 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Action in Entrepreneurship: JR Perez '27 Launches His Own StartUp * From pitching ideas to designing a startup, Lehigh students are directly connected to real experiences in California's hub for innovation through the Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Innovation and Lehigh West. JR Perez '27, a chemical engineering and Integrated Degree in Engineering and Arts and Sciences (IDEAS) dual more

AFL-CIO Applauds Signing of AI Guardrails Legislation in California

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release: * * * AFL-CIO Applauds Signing of AI Guardrails Legislation in California September 30, 2026 AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler issued the following statement after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation to protect working Californians and place essential guardrails on unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) technology: "Today is a victory for working people in California and a testament to the power of t more

Ala. A.G. Marshall: Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas Sue New York, California, Massachusetts in the U.S. Supreme Court Over Abortion Shield Laws

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 2 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Alabama, Louisiana, and Arkansas Sue New York, California, and Massachusetts in the U.S. Supreme Court Over Abortion Shield Laws October 1, 2026 (Baton Rouge, La) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall along with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a multistate lawsuit in the United States Supreme Court challenging the ab more

Allied Universal Appoints Josh Ball Vice President of Field Operations and Quality for Event Services

SANTA ANA, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release: * * * Allied Universal Appoints Josh Ball Vice President of Field Operations and Quality for Event Services * IRVINE, Calif. - Oct. 1, 2026 - Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services company, today announced that Josh Ball has joined th more

Anup Singh Selected to Lead LLNL's Strategic Threat Analysis and Response Directorate

LIVERMORE, California, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Anup Singh selected to lead LLNL's Strategic Threat Analysis and Response Directorate Anup Singh has been named Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) principal associate director (PAD) for the Strategic Threat Analysis and Response (STAR) Directorate, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Singh will serve as the first PAD for the new organization. In this role, S more

As Part of Ongoing Investigation, Attorney General Bonta Serves Investigative Subpoena on OpenAI

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * As Part of Ongoing Investigation, Attorney General Bonta Serves Investigative Subpoena on OpenAI * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday served an investigative subpoena on OpenAI as part of the California Department of Justice's (DOJ) ongoing investigation of incidents resulting from the operations of OpenAI and its artificial intelligence (AI) models. Last mon more

At the Top of the Golden Gate Bridge, Governor Newsom Signs His Final Bill - Investing in California's Next Generation of Innovation

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 At the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, Governor Newsom signs his final bill -- investing in California's next generation of innovation What you need to know: Standing at the top of the Golden Gate bridge, Governor Newsom signed the last bill of the 2025-26 regular legislative session -- putting a $7.5 billion research bond before voters to invest in the scientists, universi more

Athleta Partners with Susan G. Komen to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 2 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Athleta Partners with Susan G. Komen to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer * Athleta continues its support of the breast cancer community in partnership with Susan G. Komen, with its long-standing commitment to women's wellbeing. One in eight US women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Behind every diagnosis is more

Attorney General Bonta Takes Trump to Court over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Federal Funding

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Takes Trump to Court over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Federal Funding * Lawsuit ensures states' ability to recover Congressionally appropriated federal funding impounded by the Trump Administration ahead of the end of fiscal year OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, leading a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Ad more

Attorney General Bonta, City Attorneys of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles, Labor Commissioner, and Private Plaintiffs Reach Landmark $272.5 Million Settlement Securing Monetary Relief for Misclassified Lyft Drivers

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta, City Attorneys of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles, Labor Commissioner, and Private Plaintiffs Reach Landmark $272.5 Million Settlement Securing Monetary Relief for Misclassified Lyft Drivers * SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today -alongside the City Attorneys of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles -announced a $272.5 mi more

Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants, gutting one of the country's most sign more

Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharm more

Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repeale more

Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for scrapping federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement wi more

Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medicat more

Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump Administration for scrapping federal limits on greenhouse gas pollution from many of the country's largest power plants. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed rules requiring coal- and gas-fired power plants to cut their emissions. T more

Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protecti more

Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states an more

Banner - University Medicine brings national back pain study to Arizona

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner - University Medicine brings national back pain study to Arizona * PHOENIX (Oct. 1, 2026) - Patients suffering from lower back pain may soon benefit from a new tool designed to help doctors identify specific causes of pain before spine surgeries. The CLARITY study at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is testing Nociscan, a software tool that uses advanced imaging technol more

Beyond Pesticides Urges to Phase Out Chlorine and Copper Sulfate in Organic Farming Due to Environmental and Health 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 17, 2026 Ms. Michelle Arsenault National Organic Standards Board USDA-AMS-NOP 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Room 2648-S, Mail Stop 0268 Washington, DC 20250-0268 Docket ID # AMS-NOP-26-0892 Re. CS: Sunsets These comments to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) on its Fall 2026 agenda are subm more

BLM Announces December 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in California

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Announces December 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in California * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Dec. 1, 2026, to offer 43 oil and gas parcels totaling approximately 35,000 acres in Kern, Kings, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno counties in California. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels more

Bryn Mawr Welcomes Three New Members to the Board of Trustees

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr Welcomes Three New Members to the Board of Trustees * Several individuals recently joined Bryn Mawr's Board of Trustees. Anna West '21 is serving a three-year term as a young alumna trustee. Cheryl Holland '80, who previously served as a trustee from 1994-2006 and 2012-2020, has been re-elected to the Board and will be joined by Will Rehrig P'17, both to five-year terms as trustees. After serv more

Business pioneer Steve Krenzer to deliver fall 2026 Orser lecture Oct. 5 at Montana State

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Business pioneer Steve Krenzer to deliver fall 2026 Orser lecture Oct. 5 at Montana State * BOZEMAN -Montana State University will host Steve Krenzer, co-founder and president of the Tennessee-based private equity firm Works Capital, for the fall 2026 Orser Executive Speakers forum.Size: Lg Med Sm V Steve Krenzer. Courtesy photo The Orser lecture is presented each fall and spring semester by the Jake Ja more

CAIR-CA Disappointed by Newsom's Veto of Bill Barring Law Enforcement From Taking Side Jobs With ICE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA Disappointed by Newsom's Veto of Bill Barring Law Enforcement from Taking Side Jobs with ICE October 1, 2026 The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed disappointment with Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of Assembly Bill (AB) 1537, which would have barred California more

CAIR-CA Welcomes Governor Newsom's Signing of Bill Requiring Corporations to Disclose Ties to Slavery

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CA Welcomes Governor Newsom's Signing of Bill Requiring Corporations to Disclose Ties to Slavery October 1, 2026 The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 2599, also known as The Truth in Disclosure Act, which requires certain large companies that contract with or operate in the more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments 9.29.26

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.29.26 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Tara Fouch-Moore, of Mariposa, has been appointed to the Native American Heritage Commission. Fouch-Moore has been Director of Landscape Stewardship at the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation since 2022, where she was Outreach Coordinator from 2020 to 2 more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Sept. 30, 2026

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom announces appointments SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Jason Kenney of Carmichael has been appointed Director of the Department of General Services. Kenney has been Chief Deputy Director for the Department of General Services since 2023, where he has held multiple positions since 2016, including Deputy Directo more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Issues Legislative Update 9.30.2026

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom issues legislative update 9.30.2026 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * AB 40 by Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) -- California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impact reports: coal handling, storage, and export. View signing message here. * AB 395 by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Enci more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Strengthening Local Journalism, Defending a Free Press as Cornerstone of Democracy

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom signs bill strengthening local journalism, defending a free press as cornerstone of democracy What you need to know: As Donald Trump restricts press freedom, Governor Newsom signed new legislation strengthening local journalism in California. - SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation to strengthen local journalism and support the repo more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Bill to Ban Child Marriage

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom signs bill to ban child marriage SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today signed AB 1267 (Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz), which bans child marriage in the state of California. The Governor signed the bill in his office with advocate Courtney Stodden, a survivor herself, whose parents allowed her to marry 50-year-old actor Doug Hutchison when she was only 16. The more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Bills to Protect Sexual Assault Survivors and Increase Safety on College Campuses

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom signs bills to protect sexual assault survivors and increase safety on college campuses What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed a major package of public safety bills, including Senate Bill 1056 to establish safeguards for the review of sexually explicit evidence without compromising the fairness of the trial. - SACRAMENTO - As disturbing allegatio more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Historic Law to Stop Big Business From Shutting Out Competition, Cuts Red Tape to Speed Up Business Permitting

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom signs historic law to stop big business from shutting out competition, cuts red tape to speed up business permitting What you need to know: The Golden State is home to over 7.6 million small businesses, the most in America, and today Governor Newsom is signing legislation to encourage fair competition and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and workers. more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Accelerate Wildfire Prevention Projects, Strengthen Fire Response, Harden Communities Against Future Disasters

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Governor Newsom signs legislation to accelerate wildfire prevention projects, strengthen fire response, and harden communities against future disasters The new law builds on Governor Newsom's successful executive order and proclamation effort that have fast-tracked more than 500 wildfire projects while cutting red tape for prescribed burns What you need to know: Govern more

Calif. State Parks Awards Emergency Contract for Malibu Pier Repairs

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- The California Department of Parks and Recreation State Parks unit issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 California State Parks Awards Emergency Contract for Malibu Pier Repairs Construction anticipated to begin in mid-October and expected to be completed by the end of January 2027 - MALIBU --California State Parks today announced repairs will begin later this month on Malibu Pier in Malibu Lagoon State Beach following the recent award more

California Closes Out Session with Governor Newsom Signing Multiple Energy Affordability Bills, Unlocking California's Clean Energy Potential

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * California Closes Out Session with Governor Newsom Signing Multiple Energy Affordability Bills, Unlocking California's Clean Energy Potential * Governor Newsom signs SB 913 into law after more than two years of work to unlock the value of customer-owned energy resources, alongside additional measures to improve how efficiently we use the grid, accelerate clean energy build, and advance more

California Institute of Technology: Alireza Marandi Named a Moore Experimental Physics Investigator

PASADENA, California, Oct. 2 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Alireza Marandi Named a Moore Experimental Physics Investigator October 01, 2026 Alireza Marandi, professor of electrical engineering and applied physics, has been named a 2026 Moore Experimental Physics Investigator. He is one of 21 new investigators named this year by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The honor provides the investigators, the fifth cohort since the program's incept more

California's Nation-leading AI Framework Just Got Stronger, Gov. Newsom Signs More First-in-the-nation Worker Protections and More

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 California's nation-leading AI framework just got stronger, Governor Newsom signs more first-in-the-nation worker protections and more Signs executive order declaring the obvious What you need to know: Governor Newsom signs new, first-in-the-nation protections for California workers, creating stronger safeguards for AI involvement in healthcare and building stronger trus more

Carbajal, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Investigate Toxic Waste Dump Off California Coast

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Investigate Toxic Waste Dump Off California Coast * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Ocean Protection and DDT Reduction Act, new legislation aimed at addressing the toxic industrial waste and pesticide pollution dumped off the Southern California coast. For decades, industrial waste -incl more

Career Center Launches Undergraduate Roadmap

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Career Center Launches Undergraduate Roadmap * Finding a job after graduation in the current economic climate can be stressful, but the UC San Diego Career Center has launched a new Undergraduate Career Roadmap designed to help undergraduates work on their career goals beginning in their first year. The roadmap offers tips for each year of a student's undergraduate education, from more

Catalyst Mobility: Major Cuts to Infrastructure Investments Take Effect, Billions Gone for Essential Transportation Programs

PASADENA, California, Oct. 2 -- Catalyst Mobility (formerly CALSTART), an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * Major Cuts to Infrastructure Investments Take Effect, Billions Gone for Essential Transportation Programs Congress must address the loss of these historic investments as Americans grapple with high fuel costs - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, a significant reduction in federal transportat more

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Mi Universidad on UCTV

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Mi Universidad on UCTV * For students who would be the first person in their families to attend college, higher education can come with a lot of questions and seem out of reach. There are practical questions like, How do you pick a college? How do you pay for college? What can you do with a college degree? But also more emotional questions. Wi more

Cellular recycling changes with age, but not how we expected

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Burnham Prebys posted the following news release: * * * Cellular recycling changes with age, but not how we expected * Study shows a complex relationship between cells' recycling and age and finds exercise may change autophagy rates in older individuals to more youthful levels Taking out the trash is a chore that even our cells cannot escape. Through a process known as autophagy, they place misshapen proteins and other cellular more

Ceres applauds California governor for signing legislation to advance clean affordable energy

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres applauds California governor for signing legislation to advance clean affordable energy * SACRAMENTO, CA -Ceres commends Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing into law three bills that modernize how California uses its electric gr more

Children's Due Process Project Launches to Expand Federal Litigation Support for Unaccompanied Children

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Center for Youth Law posted the following news release: * * * Children's Due Process Project Launches to Expand Federal Litigation Support for Unaccompanied Children * OAKLAND, Calif. -The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL), Acacia Center for Justice, the Immigration & Human Rights Clinic at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and The Door announced today the launch of the Children's Due Process Project website, a share more

Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Pesticide-Spraying Trucks Cruising Neighborhoods, Helicopters Raining Down Pellets

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Pesticide-Spraying Trucks Cruising Neighborhoods, Helicopters Raining Down Pellets: Mosquito Control Is a $2 Billion Business in the U.S. For decades, health departments have sprayed pesticides to curb diseases carrie more

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Welcomes Dr. Joe Mitchell as President and Chief Executive Officer

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Welcomes Dr. Joe Mitchell as President and Chief Executive Officer * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced that Joseph (Joe) Mitchell, MD, has officially assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new chapter for the nation's first children's hospital. Dr. Mitchell succ more

Coburn Gallery hosting "An Afterimage of a Myth Unraveling" exhibition from Oct. 8-31

ASHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Coburn Gallery hosting "An Afterimage of a Myth Unraveling" exhibition from Oct. 8-31 * ASHLAND, Ohio - The Coburn Gallery at Ashland University will present "An Afterimage of a Myth Unraveling," a one-person exhibition by Michael Schmidt, from Thursday, Oct. 8, through Saturday, Oct. 31. There will be an opening reception Oct. 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Admission to Coburn Gallery (331 College Ave., Ashland) is always f more

Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactu more

Congressional PATH Caucus Releases Report Outlining Recommendations for Safe Integration of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional PATH Caucus Releases Report Outlining Recommendations for Safe Integration of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy * #Report Responds to Congressional Request for Information on Regulatory, Ethical, and Cultural Considerations for Integrating Prescription Psychedelic Medicine into the United States Washington, DC -The Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus r more

Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Legislation to Increase Public Transportation Accountability and Improve Rider Experience

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Legislation to Increase Public Transportation Accountability and Improve Rider Experience * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman DeSaulnier introduced the Better Transit for Riders Act, legislation to help transit agencies deliver better service for riders of public transportation by making these systems more efficient and reliable. Specifically, this bill st more

Congressman Valadao Secures Federal Funding for Friant-Kern Canal, Attends Groundbreaking for Phase I Pump Station Replacement Project

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Secures Federal Funding for Friant-Kern Canal, Attends Groundbreaking for Phase I Pump Station Replacement Project * PORTERVILLE - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) attended the Friant Water Authority's groundbreaking ceremony for the Friant-Kern Canal Phase I Pump Station Replacement Project. Phase 1 is the first of two phases that will result in the repair and replace more

Cooley Bolsters Securities Litigation Practice in New York

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Bolsters Securities Litigation Practice in New York New York October 1, 2026 Cooley today announced that Nicholas Caselli has joined the firm as a partner in its securities litigation + enforcement practice and global litigation department in New York. Caselli defends securities class actions, as well as shareholder derivative and M&A-related claims, including on behalf of technology and life more

Cooley Maintains Top Rankings in Global MA and Private Equity

PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Maintains Top Rankings in Global MA and Private Equity October 1, 2026 Cooley's global mergers and acquisitions and private equity practices were again recognized for top ranking positions in Q3 league tables from Bloomberg./* Despite the unpredictable market, Cooley continues to dominate in public and private deals around the world. - #1 for US and global life sciences M&A - #1 for US and more

CORREA, BERGMAN INTRODUCE BILL TO FIND ALTERNATIVES FOR DANGEROUS OPIOIDS HARMING VETERAN COMMUNITIES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA, BERGMAN INTRODUCE BILL TO FIND ALTERNATIVES FOR DANGEROUS OPIOIDS HARMING VETERAN COMMUNITIES * Washington, DC -Today, Congressmen Lou Correa (D-CA) and Jack Bergman (R-MI) reintroduced the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act. The bipartisan legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct clinical research on the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis in treating vetera more

Costa Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect $232 Million in Rural Homeownership Funding

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Costa Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect $232 Million in Rural Homeownership Funding * FRESNO, Calif. - This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) led a bipartisan group of 14 members of Congress in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate action to protect approximately $232 million in funding for the Section 502 Single Family Housing Direct Loan Program that is at r more

Cotality Expands AutomatIQ Borrower Income Integration With Fannie Mae's Income Calculator to Support Wage Earners

IRVINE, California, Oct. 2 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Cotality expands AutomatIQ Borrower Income integration with Fannie Mae's Income Calculator to support wage earners IRVINE, Calif., October 1, 2026 -- Cotality(TM), a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, announced a new expansion of its AutomatIQ(R) Borrower Income Analysis integration with Fannie Mae's(R) Income Calculator to include wages and va more

Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers * Washington, D.C. - A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled in favor of state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and providers, ending a lawsuit that blocked the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful conditions on federal grants for programs administered by the U.S. D more

CPP Students Conduct Research at CERN, World's Largest Particle Physics Lab

POMONA, California, Oct. 1 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * CPP Students Conduct Research at CERN, World's Largest Particle Physics Lab * This past summer, four Cal Poly Pomona students had the opportunity to conduct research at CERN (Conseil Europeen pour la Recherche Nucleaire), an intergovernmental organization in Switzerland that operates the largest particle physics lab in the world The facility shut down its Large Hadron Collider, the more

CSUCI Awarded $3 Million Grant to Launch CI Compass

CAMARILLO, California, Oct. 2 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUCI Awarded $3 Million Grant to Launch CI Compass October 01, 2026 Cal State Channel Islands (CSUCI) has been awarded a five-year, $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Strengthening Institutions Program to launch CI Compass: Guiding Students from Entry to Employment. The initiative will support students from their first year through graduation and more

Daily Journal Names Crowell & Moring's Molly Jones to 2026 Top 100 Lawyers in California

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Daily Journal Names Crowell & Moring's Molly Jones to 2026 Top 100 Lawyers in California * San Francisco - October 1, 2026: The Daily Journal has named Crowell & Moring partner Molly Jones to its Top 100 Lawyers and Distinguished Counsel 2026 list, which recognizes the most influential lawyers in California. The Daily Journal recognized Jones' role on the trial team that obtained more

DBIA Names 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award Recipients

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Design-Build Institute of America issued the following news: * * * DBIA Names 2026 Distinguished Leadership Award Recipients September 30, 2026 DBIA has named Michele Basic, Assoc. DBIA; Ghada Gad, Ph.D.; and Stephen M. Reams, Assoc. DBIA, as recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Leadership Awards in the Faculty/Academia, Owner and Industry Practitioner categories. Each year, DBIA's Distinguished Leadership Awards recognize individuals whose work has strengthened de more

Dell'Oro Group Announces Appointment of Frank Yang, Expert in Data Center Optical Connectivity, Structured Fiber Cabling

REDWOOD CITY, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Dell'Oro Group Announces Appointment of Frank Yang, Expert in Data Center Optical Connectivity, Structured Fiber Cabling * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - October 1, 2026 - Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data more

Democracy Forward Unveils "People's Guide to the 2026-27 Supreme Court Term"

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Democracy Forward Unveils "People's Guide to the 2026-27 Supreme Court Term" Resource Tracks Key Cases Nation's Highest Court Will Consider this Term October 1, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Democracy Forward, a leading pro-democracy legal institution, today published The more

Democracy Forward: Court Grants Emergency Relief, Protecting Hospitals, Schools, and Employers From $100,000 Fee Per H-1B Visa

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Second Federal Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration's Unlawful Innovation Ban Court Grants Emergency Relief, Protecting Hospitals, Schools, and Employers from $100,000 Fee Per H-1B Visa October 1, 2026 A second federal court granted preliminary relief blocking enforc more

Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens October 1, 2026 The Department is prioritizing holding individual institutions of higher education accountable for elevating illegal aliens above American citizens - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for more

Direct Relief Receives $1 Million from Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation for Venezuela Earthquake Response

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Receives $1 Million from Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation for Venezuela Earthquake Response * Direct Relief today announced it has received a $1 million donation from the Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation to support ongoing humanitarian efforts following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The donation will help Direct Relief continue providing me more

DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Sapphire Discovery Could Reshape Future Brain-inspired Electronics

ARGONNE, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Sapphire discovery could reshape future brain-inspired electronics A material thought to play a supporting role turns out to be a star October 1, 2026 Argonne's Advanced Photon Source X-ray beams reveal unexpected behavior of a thin film grown on a sapphire base, challenging conventional wisdom in microelectronics. Microelectronic devices often depend on more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Targeted Cancer Therapy Gets a Sharper Focus

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Targeted Cancer Therapy Gets a Sharper Focus By Theresa Duque October 1, 2026 Researchers have developed a new technique that could allow medical scanners to more accurately image targeted alpha therapy in patients. The advance could enable the widespread adoption of this promising cancer treatment. Key Takeaways * Targeted alpha therapy (TAT) is an emerging more

DOJ Sues Maryland Counties Over Mask Ban and ID Rules for Federal Officers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Against the State of Maryland, Prince George's County, MD and Montgomery County, MD Challenging Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers October 1, 2026 Today's lawsuit marks the eighth state the Department has sued over unlawful regulation of federal agents - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the State of Maryland, Mar more

Duckworth, Durbin, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure * September 30, 2026 #The lawmakers introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in Chicago and San Bruno, California [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) along with U.S. Senate Democr more

Durbin, Duckworth, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Padilla, Schiff Introduce Legislation To Protect Regional National Archives Facilities From Closure * September 30, 2026 #The lawmakers introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in Chicago and San Bruno, California WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senator more

Earthjustice: Air Monitoring Finds Elevated Levels of Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide in Salinas, Puerto Rico

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 2 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 New Air Monitoring Finds Elevated Levels of Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide in Salinas, Puerto Rico Findings come as EPA and Steri-Tech reached a proposed agreement to address Clean Air Act violations, but local communities will remain vulnerable - Salinas, Puerto Rico -- New monitoring results commissioned by Earthjustice show that levels of ethylene oxide (EtO), a cancer-causing chemi more

Earthjustice: California Bill Exempting Metal Shredders From Hazardous Waste Protections Becomes Law, State Must Act to Protect Frontline Communities

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 2 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 California Bill Exempting Metal Shredders From Hazardous Waste Protections Becomes Law, State Must Act to Protect Frontline Communities Communities call on state agency to protect them from toxic metal shredder waste after lawmakers provide industry with legal loophole - Sacramento, CA -- This week, California bill SB 811 became law after Governor Newsom signed the bill. SB 811 danger more

Federal Court Strikes Down ICE's Courthouse Arrest Policy Nationwide

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Strikes Down ICE's Courthouse Arrest Policy Nationwide * The ruling follows ICE admitting earlier this year that it has no justification for conducting mass arrests at courthouses NEW YORK - In a momentous victory for immigrants' rights, today the Southern District of New York issued a final, landmark ruling in African Communities Together and The Door v. Todd Lyon more

Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 5)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 1 of 5) * * * Delta Regional Authority The Delta Regional Authority was established in 2000 to address economic distress in the Mississippi River Delta region./54 The DRA aims to "create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside more

Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 5 of 5)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 4 of 5) * * * Southwest Border Regional Commission The Southwest Border Regional Commission was created with the enactment of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, or the 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-234), which also created the NBRC and the SCRC. Al more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Bans AI Tools That Read Employees' Emotions or Nervous System Data - FAQs for Employers

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * California Bans AI Tools That Read Employees' Emotions or Nervous System Data: FAQs for Employers Oct 1, 2026 California employers will soon be barred from using artificial intelligence to figure out how their employees are feeling. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1883 into law late yesterday, making it illegal for employers to use AI-powered workplace surveillance tools to recognize, infer, or predi more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Curbs Website Tracking Lawsuits - Action Plan for Businesses With Pending Claims

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * California Curbs Website Tracking Lawsuits: Action Plan for Businesses With Pending Claims Oct 1, 2026 California just blocked plaintiffs from suing businesses for certain website tracking claims under the main state wiretapping law, sharply narrowing a legal theory that has generated thousands of demand letters and lawsuits against average businesses over the past two years. Governor Newsom signed a more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Employers Face New Workplace Bathroom Surveillance Law

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * California Employees Can Ditch Tracking Tools When Using Workplace Bathrooms: Top 10 Things Employers Need to Know About New Surveillance Law Oct 1, 2026 California employers will no longer be able to use electronic tracking tools to monitor workers in workplace bathrooms, which sounds like a non-controversial law that all sides should agree with. But AB 1331, signed into law late yesterday by Govern more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Employers Will Soon Need to Say When AI Causes a Mass Layoff - 5 Steps to Prepare

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * California Employers Will Soon Need to Say When AI Causes a Mass Layoff: 5 Steps to Prepare Oct 1, 2026 Governor Newsom signed a law late yesterday that will require California employers to disclose in writing when artificial intelligence is the reason they are cutting jobs. SB 951 will require you to add four pieces of information to the layoff notice you already have to send under the state's WARN more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Just Banned Employers From Letting AI Fire Workers on Its Own - Your 5-Step Compliance Plan

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * California Just Banned Employers From Letting AI Fire Workers on Its Own: Your 5-Step Compliance Plan Oct 1, 2026 California will soon be the first state in the country to require a human to sign off before an employer can fire or discipline a worker based on what an artificial intelligence tool recommends. Governor Newsom just signed a bill informally known as the "No Robo Bosses Act" into law late more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Raises Pay Data Reporting Penalties Fivefold - 5 Things You Should Do

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * California Raises Pay Data Reporting Penalties Fivefold: 5 Things You Should Do Oct 1, 2026 California employers that fail to file their required pay data report with the state will soon face increased fines, seeing certain penalties jump from $200 to $1,000 per employee. Thanks to SB 1237, signed by the Governor late yesterday, the court-imposed maximum civil penalty for subsequent failures to file more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California's New Agricultural Minimum Wage Will Near $20 Per Hour in 2027 - Key Takeaways for Ag Employers

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * California's New Agricultural Minimum Wage Will Near $20 Per Hour in 2027: Key Takeaways for Ag Employers Oct 1, 2026 A new California law will significantly increase the state minimum wage for "approved" agricultural workers starting in 2027. This change will directly impact employers who utilize the H-2A guestworker program and apply not only to H-2A employees, but also to any other agricultural wo more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California's New Workplace Laws Put AI and Employee Monitoring in the Spotlight - Your Full Guide to 11 Bills Just Signed

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * California's New Workplace Laws Put AI and Employee Monitoring in the Spotlight: Your Full Guide to 11 Bills Just Signed (and 1 Vetoed) Oct 1, 2026 California will soon require a human to sign off before AI can be the main basis for firing someone, force employers to disclose when AI drives a mass layoff, ban AI tools that read employees' emotions, and let workers leave tracking devices behind when t more

Former Caltech Postdoc Commands NASA Mission to the International Space Station

PASADENA, California, Oct. 2 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Former Caltech Postdoc Commands NASA Mission to the International Space Station October 01, 2026 This morning, NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission successfully launched to the International Space Station, commanded by NASA astronaut and former Caltech postdoc Jessica Watkins. The crew of four astronauts will perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance. This is the second flight more

FSU named co-recipient of $1.5 million grant to study cancer risk among women firefighters

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU named co-recipient of $1.5 million grant to study cancer risk among women firefighters * #Key Points * Florida State University's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is leading a first-of-its-kind study exploring the link between proper fit of personal protective equipment (PPE) and occupational cancer risk for women in the fire service. * FSU Carol Avery Professor Meredith McQuerry and her t more

GA-ASI Demonstrates Disaster Relief Comms System With SoftBank Corp.

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems issued the following news release: * * * GA-ASI Demonstrates Disaster Relief Comms System With SoftBank Corp. * Japanese Supplier Working With GA-ASI on Communications Payload for MQ-9B SAN DIEGO - 1 October 2026 - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed a successful flight test using its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) featuring a new communications payload more

GAO Denies Soltek Pacific Construction, Whiting-Turner Protests of Navy Construction Competition

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied protests by SOLPAC Construction Inc. dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, California, and Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Baltimore, Maryland, challenging their exclusion from a U.S. Navy construction competition. The protests involved a solicitation issued by the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command-Southwest for construction, renovation and repair of commercial and institutional facilities in Arizona more

GAO Denies Tryfacta Protest Over Defense Health Agency Medical Staffing Order

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Government Accountability Office denied a protest by Tryfacta Inc., a small business in Pleasanton, California, challenging the issuance of a medical staffing task order to Magnolia Government Solutions LLC, a small business in Orlando, Florida, by the Defense Defense Health Agency. The $95.3 million task order, issued May 29, covers 113 full-time medical service positions at the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. Th more

Genentech's Giredestrant Combination Significantly Improved Progression-Free Survival in ER-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer in Phase III EvERA Data Published in New England Journal of Medicine

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 2 (TNSrep) -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * Genentech's Giredestrant Combination Significantly Improved Progression-Free Survival in ER-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer in Phase III evERA Data Published in The New England Journal of Medicine * Giredestrant plus everolimus reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 44% and 62% in ITT and ESR1-mutated populations, respectively, versus standard endoc more

Genentech, Breastcancer.Org Say It's "About Damn Time" We Talk About What Happens When Initial Breast Cancer Treatment Ends

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, issued the following news release: * * * Genentech and Breastcancer.Org Say It's "About Damn Time" We Talk About What Happens When Initial Breast Cancer Treatment Ends * More than 225,000 women in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer this year,/1 the most common form of the disease, representing more

Georgia State Telescope Array Reveals How Nearby Stars Fade From Center to Edge

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Telescope Array Reveals How Nearby Stars Fade From Center to Edge October 1, 2026 MOUNT WILSON, Calif. -- Astronomers using Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have found that nearby stars darken toward their edges more strongly at near-infrared wavelengths than predicted by several widely used models of stellar atmospheres, providing a new be more

Gibson Dunn Represented Long Lake Management in $2.75 Billion Financing of Acquisition of American Express Global Business Travel

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Represented Long Lake Management in $2.75 Billion Financing of Acquisition of American Express Global Business Travel * Gibson Dunn represented Long Lake Management in connection with the $2.75 billion financing for its acquisition of American Express Global Business Travel. The financing transaction included a $1.5 billion term loan facility, $250 m more

Gov. Newsom: CARE Court Implementation and Progress are Accelerating, Reaching More Than 10,000 Californians in Crisis

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 1, 2026 CARE Court implementation and progress are accelerating, reaching more than 10,000 Californians in crisis What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced the release of new data showing promising results as counties fully implement the CARE Act. The Governor also launched a new statewide behavioral health data dashboard that puts statewide, county-reported behavioral healt more

Governor Kotek Pushes for More Time to Protect Medicaid Coverage

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Pushes for More Time to Protect Medicaid Coverage * Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek led a group of four other governors from California, Maine, New York, and Virginia in calling on U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to give states more time to implement new Medicaid requirements. With less than 100 days until the rules take effect on January more

Governor Newsom fails Californians by refusing to sign law protecting nurses who challenge unsafe A.I.

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 30 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom fails Californians by refusing to sign law protecting nurses who challenge unsafe A.I. * Governor Gavin Newsom's veto of AB 2575 gives hospital corporations a green light to discipline nurses who override unsafe artificial intelligence (A.I.) to protect their patients, enabling tech companies to blame health care workers when tech products cause harm. "The g more

Governor Newsom Signs Housing Legislation, Cementing California's Record Progress to Reduce Unsheltered Homelessness and Build More Homes

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Governor Newsom signs housing legislation, cementing California's record progress to reduce unsheltered homelessness and build more homes What you need to know: Governor Newsom today announced the signing of a housing bill package that will build more homes and create more affordable housing. - SACRAMENTO - California continues to build more homes and make progress in more

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Accelerate California's Fusion Industry, Announces Major Investment for Quantum Research

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 30, 2026 Governor Newsom signs legislation to accelerate California's fusion industry, announces major investment for quantum research Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation to strengthen California's fusion-energy and quantum-technology leadership at the University of California, Berkeley. What you need to know: California's quantum and fusion edge is powered by unmatched world- more

Governor Signs CMA-sponsored Bill to Modernize E-bike Safety Laws and Protect Youth

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 1 -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release: * * * Governor signs CMA-sponsored bill to modernize e-bike safety laws and protect youth September 30, 2026 Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2346, a California Medical Association (CMA)-sponsored bill that modernizes e-bike safety laws and strengthens protections for children across the state. Authored by Assemblymembers Lori Wilson and Marc Berman, AB 2346 addresses a rapi more

Governor Signs CMA-sponsored Bill to Protect Against Unfair Claims Denials

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release: * * * Governor signs CMA-sponsored bill to protect against unfair claims denials October 1, 2026 Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed legislation co-sponsored by the California Medical Association (CMA) and the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) District IX that will ensure equitable and fair compensation for physicians and health care providers delivering medically more

HACU announces speakers of its 40th Annual Conference Town Hall

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces speakers of its 40th Annual Conference Town Hall * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the speakers for its Town Hall taking place on Nov. 2, 2026, as part of the 40th Annual Conference in Chula Vista, California. The HACU Town Hall, "Ready or Not: Thriving in the New Age of AI," will bring together more

HACU celebrates historic signing of California HSI designation

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU celebrates historic signing of California HSI designation * September 30, 2026 SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) applauds the signing of Senate Bill 1255 by Governor Gavin Newsom, a historic milestone for California's Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the students and communities they serve. more

Hawaii Business, Economic Development & Tourism Dept.: August 2026 Visitor Spending and Arrivals Declined

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 1 -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release: * * * August 2026 Visitor Spending and Arrivals Declined September 30, 2026 HONOLULU--Total spending by visitors in August 2026 was $1.59 billion (measured in nominal dollars), a 9.7 percent decline compared to August 2025, according to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). There were 772,039 total visit more

Hendrix to Award 2026 Odyssey Medals to Five Alumni

CONWAY, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release: * * * Hendrix to award 2026 Odyssey Medals to five alumni October 1, 2026 -- Hendrix College will present five alumni with the Odyssey Medal at a private luncheon and awards ceremony on October 30. The Odyssey Medal is presented to alumni whose life achievements exemplify the ideals of the Hendrix Odyssey Program. Medalists are selected by the Hendrix Board of Trustees for their accomplishments in one of the six O more

How Robotic Surgery Helped Tackle a Rare Pediatric Lung Tumor

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * How Robotic Surgery Helped Tackle a Rare Pediatric Lung Tumor * When 12-year-old Angela Beltran developed a persistent cough that left her struggling to breathe, her mother knew something was seriously wrong. "The last cough she had scared me. She woke up and she couldn't breathe," said Anita Sanchez, Angela's mother. Sanchez rushed Angela more

Inaugural ArtsConnect Prize Bridges Art and Community

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Inaugural ArtsConnect Prize Bridges Art and Community * The arts are an avenue for curiosity at the University of California San Diego, a form of creative inquiry that can have composers paired with oceanographers and visual artists interacting with neuroscientists. These creative links are now growing through a new program, the ArtsConnect Prize, which is designed to strengthen con more

Independent Women's Voice: Parents Shouldn't Lose Their Children for Saying No to Gender Transition

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 Parents Shouldn't Lose Their Children for Saying No to Gender Transition New 'Yaeli Martinez Child Protection Act' Would Stop Federally Funded Child-Welfare Systems From Punishing Parents for Raising Children According to Their Sex "Raising a girl as a girl or a boy as a boy is not child abuse," - Beth Parlato - WASHINGTON more

Inseego completes acquisition of Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access business

ESPOO, Finland, Oct. 1 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Nokia Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Inseego completes acquisition of Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access business * Summary bullets * Transaction expected to approximately double Inseego's revenue and expand its global footprint across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas Inseego Corp. (NASDAQ: INSG) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) business, fi more

Inspired by SoCal, UC San Diego Alumnus Makes Shades for Everyone

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Inspired by SoCal, UC San Diego Alumnus Makes Shades for Everyone * This story originally appeared in the fall 2026 issue of UC San Diego Magazine as "In Living Color." Sometimes, it only takes a pair of broken sunglasses on a bright summer day to change your life. This is exactly what happened to Adam Moyer, MFA '08. In July 2005, Moyer had newly arrived in La Jolla. He had trav more

International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute: First Dolphin Captures for the Season in Taiji

BERKELEY, California, Oct. 1 -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following news: * * * First Dolphin Captures for the Season in Taiji Sep 30, 2026 By Mark J. Palmer On September 1st, our colleague Kunito Seko witnessed the opening of the annual 6-month Taiji dolphin drive slaughter. Often, on the first day, the dolphin hunters of Taiji, Japan, come up empty, but this year they lucked out with a large pod of bottlenose dolphins. As we've noted be more

Is Anyone Out There?

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Is Anyone Out There? * The next 10 years are poised to be the most transformative decade yet in the space industry. With eyes on the construction of a planned NASA lunar base by 2032 and a potential future mission to Mars, a fundamental question has persisted for millennia: Is anyone else out there? Curiosity drives almost all of us, particularly when it comes to exploration and sp more

JEC Brief Highlights Misaligned Incentives for State Medicaid Fraud Enforcement

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news: * * * JEC Brief Highlights Misaligned Incentives for State Medicaid Fraud Enforcement October 01, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Joint Economic Committee released a new issue brief entitled Who Pays, Who Saves? How Medicaid Payment Structures Impact Fraud Enforcement, examining how the federal-state Medicaid financing structure may create misaligned incentiv more

Johns Hopkins University Associate Professor Miller Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by Brian J. Miller, associate professor of medicine and business at the Johns Hopkins University, and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, from a Sept. 14, 2026, field hearing entitled ""Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition": * * * Chairman Fitzgerald, Ranking Member Nadler, and distinguished members of the Su more

Justice Department Finds UCLA Law School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Finds UCLA Law School Discriminates Based on Race in Admissions October 1, 2026 The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced today investigative findings that the University of California-Los Angeles School of Law (UCLA Law) discriminated against white and Asian students in granting admission to its 2023, 2024, and 2025 incoming classes. UCLA Law's discriminat more

Kamlager-Dove, Bacon Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills to Expand Medicaid Eligibility for Foster Youth

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Bacon Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills to Expand Medicaid Eligibility for Foster Youth * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Foster Youth Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) and Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) reintroduced a legislative package to promote greater health equity by expanding Medicaid eligibility for foster youth. The Foster Youth Dental Act of 2026 would expand Medicaid more

Leading Texas Patent Trial Lawyers Nicholas Mathews and Erik Fountain Join Gibson Dunn's Premier IP Litigation Practice

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Leading Texas Patent Trial Lawyers Nicholas Mathews and Erik Fountain Join Gibson Dunn's Premier IP Litigation Practice * Gibson Dunn announced today that Nicholas (Nick) Mathews and Erik Fountain have joined the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group as partners in Dallas. The addition of Nick and Erik to Gibson Dunn unites one of the country's leading Tex more

Lofgren Demands Answers to Overdue Oversight Requests Regarding DOE Award Terminations, Warns Secretary Wright of Consequences for Continued Evasion

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren Demands Answers to Overdue Oversight Requests Regarding DOE Award Terminations, Warns Secretary Wright of Consequences for Continued Evasion * (Washington, DC) - On Monday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding that he answer multiple months-overdue oversight requests from the Committee regarding DOE's 2025 award term more

Lofgren Demands Answers to Overdue Oversight Requests Regarding DOE Award Terminations, Warns Secretary Wright of Consequences for Continued Evasion

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 Lofgren Demands Answers to Overdue Oversight Requests Regarding DOE Award Terminations, Warns Secretary Wright of Consequences for Continued Evasion (Washington, DC) - On Monday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding that he answer multiple m more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.04 Million Sale of 20-Year Net-Leased Filiberto's Near Grand Canyon Gateway

ENCINO, California, Oct. 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.04 Million Sale of 20-Year Net-Leased Filiberto's Near Grand Canyon Gateway WILLIAMS, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2026 -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 3,407-square-foot Filiberto's restaurant property near Interstate 40 and histor more

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Return to Heritage Center

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Oct. 1 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release: * * * Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Return to Heritage Center * DUBUQUE, Iowa - Country music legend Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will return to Dubuque to perform at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2027, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. The performance is part of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series. WHAT: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Su more

Mattel Unveils First Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark, Opening in Bellevue, Nebraska

EL SEGUNDO, California, Oct. 2 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news: * * * Mattel Unveils First Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark, Opening in Bellevue, Nebraska EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- October 1, 2026 -- Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the world's most iconic brand portfolios in the world, announces a milestone in the expansion of its worldwide experiences business, confirming Bellevue, Nebraska, is more

Md. A.G. Brown Challenges Trump Administration's Attempt to Impound Federal Funding

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Challenges Trump Administration's Attempt to Impound Federal Funding 10/1/2026 Lawsuit Seeks States' Ability to Recover Congressionally Appropriated Federal Funding Impounded by the Trump Administration - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's unlawful more

Md. A.G. Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices, Limit Competition

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joine more

Metropolitan Museum of Art Elects Misty Copeland as Civic Trustee

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Metropolitan Museum of Art Elects Misty Copeland as Civic Trustee (New York, October 1, 2026)--The Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that it has elected Misty Copeland as a Civic Trustee. The election took place at the October 1, 2026, meeting of the Board and was announced by Co-Chairs Candace K. Beinecke and Hamilton ("Tony") E. James. "Misty is a trailblazing d more

Minn. Gov. Walz Takes Executive Action to Cut Fuel Costs for Minnesota Farmers, Loggers, Truckers

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Takes Executive Action to Cut Fuel Costs for Minnesota Farmers, Loggers, and Truckers Delivers immediate harvest-season relief as Trump's reckless war with Iran drives fuel prices soaring October 2, 2026 [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today issued an executive order providing immediate relief to Minnesota's agricultural, timber, and fuel-transport industries as President Don more

N.C. A&T Announces 2026 Dowdy Scholars Cohort

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Announces 2026 Dowdy Scholars Cohort * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2026) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has announced its 2026 cohort of Lewis and Elizabeth Dowdy Scholars - 20 high-achieving first-year students who have joined the Aggie family as members of the class of 2030. Representing North Carolina, Georgia, Marylan more

N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in 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 fami more

N.H. A.G. Formella: State Secures Final Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies partici more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump Administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's dirtiest power plants. Communities in New Jersey and across the cou more

N.M. A.G. Torrez, State Rep. Serrato Unveil Legislation to Rein in Frontier AI Ahead of 2027 Legislative Session

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez and Representative Linda Serrato Unveil Legislation to Rein in Frontier AI Ahead of 2027 Legislative Session October 1, 2026 Bill responds to real-world "loss of control" incidents, including one that just reached a New Mexico university, and is accompanied by a formal inquiry letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - Santa Fe, NM -- New Mexico Att more

NASBE Report Highlights Gap in AI Guidance for Early Childhood Education

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * NASBE Report Highlights Gap in AI Guidance for Early Childhood Education * Alexandria, VA-As of August 2026, 37 states have adopted guidance for artificial intelligence (AI) use in public schools. Yet few touch on kindergarten, and pre-K is left out altogether. Most children have already spent years with AI before they start kindergarten, often more

National Association of Realtors Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * National Association of REALTORS(R) Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class 20 REALTORS(R) selected for program that helps develop future association leaders - WASHINGTON (October 1, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced its 2027 Leadership Academy class today. The Leadership Academy is a 10-month program that prepares emerging state and local volunteers for future leaders more

NetApp Recognizes Winners of 2026 North America Partner Awards

SUNNYVALE, California, Oct. 2 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: * * * NetApp Recognizes Winners of 2026 North America Partner Awards NetApp commends partners for success in helping deliver NetApp solutions and services that address customer needs and industry trends - SAN JOSE, Calif. - October 1, 2026 - NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced at NetApp INSIGHT 2 more

Netflix Announces a Collaboration With Filmin, With a Monthly Collection of Films and Documentaries

LOS GATOS, California, Oct. 2 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Netflix Announces a Collaboration With Filmin, With a Monthly Collection of Films and Documentaries 01 October 2026 Netflix has launched a new collaboration with independent Spanish streamer Filmin, giving Netflix members in Spain access to a monthly selection of films and documentaries, curated by Filmin's editorial team. * The first collection is October Mysteries from Filmin, in time for Hallow more

New faculty at UW Bothell 2026

BOTHELL, Washington, Oct. 1 -- The University of Washington Bothell campus posted the following news: * * * New faculty at UW Bothell 2026 * Please join us in welcoming a new cohort of faculty members this academic year. They bring expertise across a range of disciplines and will add different perspectives and experiences, which will help us expand opportunities for our students and community partners. #School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences Dr. Nagham Abouzeid Assistant Professor more

New material developed at Oregon State provides boost to carbon capture technologies

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * New material developed at Oregon State provides boost to carbon capture technologies * CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University scientists have filed a patent application for a new carbon capture material that turns water in factory flue emissions from a problem into an advantage. The study involving metal-organic frameworks, or MOFs, is important because industrial activities, among them burning more

Nurses Celebrate Historic Victory as Gov. Newsom Signs Landmark A.I. Protection Into Law

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 1 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * Nurses celebrate historic victory as Gov. Newsom signs landmark A.I. protection into law September 30, 2026 With AB 1979, California sets a new national standard for protecting patients and health care workers from unsafe A.I. - Union nurses with California Nurses Association (CNA) celebrated a hard-fought victory today as Governor Gavin Newsom signed a CNA-sponsored bill, AB 1979 auth more

Obernolte, Trahan Statement on White House AI Accord

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Obernolte, Trahan Statement on White House AI Accord * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), authors of the bipartisan FRONTIER Act, issued the following statement on the White House Accord signed by leading AI companies on Tuesday: "This week, America's leading AI companies signed the White House Accord, an important step toward en more

Open-Access Getty Research Journal Presents 21st Issue

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release: * * * Open-Access Getty Research Journal Presents 21st Issue * The Getty Research Journal announces the release of its 21st issue, featuring articles on the visual arts of all cultures, regions, and time periods that advance the journal's commitment to presenting diverse perspectives and methodological approaches. Issue 21 features essays on a technical examination of a peacock fresco fragment form more

OpenAI: How Albertsons Companies is Reimagining Retail From the Inside Out

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 2 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * October 1, 2026 How Albertsons Companies is reimagining retail from the inside out Albertsons Cos. is expanding its work with OpenAI to improve the retail experience for millions of customers. - Retail runs on small decisions made at enormous scale: which products to promote, how to help an associate, what a developer should build next--and, closer to ho more

OpenAI: Why Genius Machines Might Prove Their Greatest Value Doing Monotonous Work

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 2 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * The eternal complement Why genius machines might prove their greatest value doing monotonous work. By Hemanth Asirvatham and Elliott Mokski Authors' note: This is the first essay in our series on the next economy, part of a new platform to host independent voices exploring an AGI future. It reflects our views, not those of OpenAI or our colleagues. - Hu more

Oracle and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre to Advance Healthcare Innovation in Saudi Arabia

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Oct. 2 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre to Advance Healthcare Innovation in Saudi Arabia Collaboration will connect clinical, genomic, and research data to help enhance patient care and accelerate scientific discovery Austin, Texas--Oct 1, 2026 Oracle Health and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH) today announced a sh more

Padilla Leads Final Pre-Midterm Effort to Defeat Anti-Voter SAVE Act, Condemns Trump Corruption

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Final Pre-Midterm Effort to Defeat Anti-Voter SAVE Act, Condemns Trump Corruption * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, took to the Senate floor in opposition to Republicans' so-called Stop Insider Trading Act, which would allow members of Congress who already own stocks to keep trading and more

Padilla, Schiff, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Protect Regional National Archives Facilities from Closure

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Protect Regional National Archives Facilities from Closure * The Senators introduced the legislation following the announced closure of Regional National Archives and Federal Records Centers in San Bruno, California and Chicago, Illinois WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.), Senate Democra more

Paragon Health Institute President Blase Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by Paragon Health Institute President Brian C. Blase from a Sept. 14, 2026, field hearing entitled ""Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition": * * * Chairman Jordan, Chairman Fitzgerald, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify at today's hearing on fraud and competition in health care. more

Parsons Highlights Decades Of Infrastructure Leadership Across New York And New Jersey

PASADENA, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Highlights Decades Of Infrastructure Leadership Across New York And New Jersey * #Key Takeaways * Parsons helps shape transportation infrastructure across New York and New Jersey through major bridge, tunnel, rail, transit, highway, airport, and digital mobility programs. * Current and recent proje more

Paul Hastings Advises Blackfuel on the Launch of its European Operations

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises Blackfuel on the Launch of its European Operations * Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP advised Blackfuel, a platform specializing in AI compute infrastructure and inference services, on the launch of its operations across Europe. Paul Hastings has advised Blackfuel since its inception on all legal matters relating to its development, and in particular on leg more

PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble Join Initiative to Replace Nonrecyclable Flexible Plastic Packaging Following Engagement with As You Sow

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 1 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble Join Initiative to Replace Nonrecyclable Flexible Plastic Packaging Following Engagement with As You Sow * Charter membership in the PaperFlex Consortium follows shareholder proposals at five companies seeking alternatives to multi-layer plastic packaging. MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, (310) 730-9407 EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA -OCTOBER 1, 2026 -Two large co more

Princeton: Board Approves Seven New Faculty Appointments

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Board approves seven new faculty appointments Oct. 1, 2026 The Princeton University Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of seven faculty members, including one full professor, two associate professors and four assistant professors. Professor * Jianping Fu, in mechanical and aerospace engineering and the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute, specializes in mechanical and bioengineering. His more

Promise Mabilo Honored with Stanford's 2026 Bright Award

STANFORD, California, Oct. 1 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * Promise Mabilo Honored with Stanford's 2026 Bright Award * Promise Mabilo, a South African environmental justice activist who has spent years organizing communities affected by coal pollution, received Stanford University's 2026 Bright Award for Environmental Sustainability during a September 28 online event hosted by Stanford Law School. Barton "Buzz" Thompson, Jr., JD/MBA '76 (BA '72), the Rober more

Protect Borrowers: Families Are Drowning in Medical Debt

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release: * * * Families Are Drowning in Medical Debt As Midterm Elections Put Medical Debt Relief on the Ballot, State Lawmakers Aren't Waiting for Washington to Act By Elena Botella | October 1, 2026 Earlier this month, we shared the bombshell New York Times story that Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), an obstetrician-gynecologist, sued more than 700 of his patients for allegedly un more

R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois receives five-year contract extension

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois receives five-year contract extension * The University of Arizona has extended the contract of R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois. The five-year contract runs through March 2, 2032. "Desiree Reed-Francois has established a standard at Arizona Athletics that is remarkable in every measure, from historic competitive achieve more

Rand Issues Commentary Entitled '9/11's Forgotten Lesson'

SANTA MONICA, California, Oct. 2 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Sept. 30, 2026, to 1945: * * * 9/11's Forgotten Lesson By Raphael S. Cohen On a sunny, crisp early-fall New England morning, I strolled across the leafy central quad in the middle of campus. I had to register for classes in person, and to avoid the crowds, I got there right as the doors opened. After completing that task, I met a friend and fellow cadet setting up the Reserve Officer Training Corps recruiting booth f more

Ranking Member Khanna Demands Answers From Bessent on Trump-Xi Summit and China's Unfair Trade Practices

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Khanna Demands Answers from Bessent on Trump-Xi Summit and China's Unfair Trade Practices October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and t more

Record recruiting allows Coast Guard to restore full operations at six stations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Record recruiting allows Coast Guard to restore full operations at six stations * WASHINGTON - Record recruiting results are allowing the Coast Guard to fully staff six stations and restore full operations in 2027. The stations operated at reduced capacity because of workforce shortages. Additional stations will return to full operations in the future. The Coast Guard prioriti more

Release: Representatives Khanna, Lee, and Deluzio Call on UPMC to Address Staffing Concerns and Bargain in Good Faith with Healthcare Workers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Release: Representatives Khanna, Lee, and Deluzio Call on UPMC to Address Staffing Concerns and Bargain in Good Faith with Healthcare Workers * Washington, DC -Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Summer L. Lee (PA-12), and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) sent a letter urging the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) to bargain in good faith with nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives at UPM more

Rep. Chu, Sen. Whitehouse Reintroduce Legislation to End Billionaires' Tax-Free Giveaways to Dark Money Groups

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu, Sen. Whitehouse Reintroduce Legislation to End Billionaires' Tax-Free Giveaways to Dark Money Groups * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) reintroduced the End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act, legislation to close a tax loophole that allows billionaires to avoid capital gains taxes by donating appreciated assets to dark money groups, effectively subs more

Rep. Cisneros and Commissioner Hernandez Introduce Bill to Strengthen Small Business Participation in Federal Contracts

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros and Commissioner Hernandez Introduce Bill to Strengthen Small Business Participation in Federal Contracts * WASHINGTON -Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo Jose Hernandez (D-PR) introduced the PROMISE for Small Businesses Act, legislation to enhance oversight of federal contracting and protect the commitments made to small businesses a more

Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children from Human-Like Chatbots

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children from Human-Like Chatbots * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA), Mike Kennedy (R-UT), Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) introduced the Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act. This legislation protects kids by prohibiting chatbots from communicating by default in a human-lik more

Report From Public Citizen: Artificial Stone and the Epidemic of Silicosis in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSCrpt) -- Artificial Stone and the Epidemic of Silicosis in the United States - A report from Public Citizen - Sept. 29, 2026 (36 pages) * * * Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ... 4 INTRODUCTION ... 6 SILICOSIS ... 10 GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN ... 13 MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND HAZARDS ... 18 POLICY RESPONSES ... 22 PROPOSED SOLUTIONS ... 29 RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION ... 35 * * * Executive Summary Silicosis is an occupational lung disease that is irreversible, incurable more

Representatives Min and Olszewski Introduce the Community Disaster Protection Act to Expand Insurance Access in High-Risk Communities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Min and Olszewski Introduce the Community Disaster Protection Act to Expand Insurance Access in High-Risk Communities * Washington, DC. -Today, Rep. Dave Min (CA-47), and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Building Resilient Housing Task Force, introduced the Community Disaster Protection Act, which would foster and ince more

Representatives Torres and Fleischmann Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Celebrate National Manufacturing Day and Honor America's Manufacturers and Workers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Torres and Fleischmann Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Celebrate National Manufacturing Day and Honor America's Manufacturers and Workers * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Norma Torres (CA-35) and Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) introduce a bipartisan resolution recognizing October 2, 2026, the first Friday of October, as National Manufacturing Day. The resolution c more

Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates New California Laws Expanding Access to Reproductive Health Care

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates New California Laws Expanding Access to Reproductive Health Care * Sacramento, CA -Governor Gavin Newsom signed a slate of bills expanding access to reproductive health care in California, including two co-sponsored by Reproductive Freedom for All: AB 1973, which allows advanced practice clinicians to more

Reps. Chu and Cisneros Introduce Bill to Fund Clean Drinking Water

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu and Cisneros Introduce Bill to Fund Clean Drinking Water * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) introduced the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund Reauthorization Act, which would remove the funding cap for the ongoing groundwater treatment by the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, reauthorize funding at $250 million, and support the completion more

Reps. Cisneros, Chu Introduce Bill to Fund Clean Drinking Water

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cisneros, Chu Introduce Bill to Fund Clean Drinking Water * WASHINGTON -Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) introduced the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund Reauthorization Act, which would remove the funding cap for the ongoing groundwater treatment by the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, reauthorize funding at $250 million, and support the more

Ricketts, Colleagues to Blanche: Investigate Communist China's Criminal Marijuana Organizations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Colleagues to Blanche: Investigate Communist China's Criminal Marijuana Organizations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined fellow Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Ted Budd (R-NC), in sending a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche.The infiltration of Chinese criminal networks into American farmland is a national security threat. These illegal mar more

RIT Student Wins HackMIT With Low-cost Medicine Testing Device

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 1 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 RIT student wins HackMIT with low-cost medicine testing device Student hackathon team builds optical dissolution tester to help identify substandard pills - A Rochester Institute of Technology student and his team took home the first-place grand prize at HackMIT 2026, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hackathon. The group of students from top colleges across th more

Ropes & Gray Honored With Deal of the Year Recognition at 2026 Los Angeles Business Journal M&A Awards

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Honored with Deal of the Year Recognition at 2026 Los Angeles Business Journal M&A Awards October 1, 2026 Ropes & Gray's representation of the co-founders and CEO of Guess? in the $1.4 billion take-private of Guess?, Inc. by Authentic Brands Group LLC has been recognized as Deal of the Year ($1 Billion+) at the 2026 Los Angeles Business Journal M&A Awards. The all-cash transaction, whi more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement With Sandoz Inc.

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South D more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their famili more

Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Padilla, Schiff Bill to Support Over 500 Acres of Tribal Land Management

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Padilla, Schiff Bill to Support Over 500 Acres of Tribal Land Management * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator Alex Padilla's (D-Calif.) Pit River Land Transfer Act, a bicameral and bipartisan bill to promote Tribal management of over 500 acres of land in California by transferring federal land to the Pit River Tribe. Padilla introduced more

Sidley Secures Confirmation of AHUSCO's Chapter 11 Plan

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Secures Confirmation of AHUSCO's Chapter 11 Plan * On September 30, 2026, the Chapter 11 plan of Alea Holdings US Company (AHUSCO) and its debtor affiliates became effective. Sidley successfully obtained confirmation of the plan on September 10, 2026, from Judge Christopher M. Lopez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. AHUSCO -together more

Southern States Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down Laws Protecting Abortion Providers

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The Center for Reproductive Rights posted the following news release: * * * Southern States Ask Supreme Court to Strike Down Laws Protecting Abortion Providers * 9.30.2026 (PRESS STATEMENT) Today, the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overstep every state and federal court in the nation and strike down state laws in New York, Massachusetts, and California. These laws-known as "shield laws"-are designed to more

Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability: Postdocs Cracking Open the Black Box of Catalysis

STANFORD, California, Oct. 2 -- The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability issued the following news: * * * Postdocs cracking open the black box of catalysis Two chemists - one experimentalist and the other a theorist - join forces in the Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship to attempt to answer a long-standing question in catalysis: "What does the catalyst actually do inside the sealed reactor and how?" September 30, 2026 By Bria Schraeder Inside a reactor at SLAC National Accelerator more

Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: American Exceptionalism Beyond Western Europe

STANFORD, California, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * October 1, 2026 American Exceptionalism Beyond Western Europe Casas, Julieta. (2026). "American Exceptionalism in Comparative Perspective." Studies in Comparative International Development, 1-20 (https://doi.org/10.1007/s12116-026-09493-7). - Introduction and Contribution The United States is frequently described as exceptional among other advan more

State Leaders Agree: Governor Newsom's Signature on Federal Immigration Enforcement Bills Protects Californians

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 State leaders agree: Governor Newsom's signature on federal immigration enforcement bills protects Californians What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed 21 bills earlier today cementing California's longstanding efforts to support immigrant communities and reflecting on the state's response to an intensified federal immigration enforcement environment. - SACRAMENT more

Statistical Summary of 18-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Statistical Summary of 18-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle * Congressional candidates collected $2.8 billion and disbursed $2 billion, political parties received $1.4 billion and spent $1 billion, and political action committees (PACs) raised $8.3 billion and spent $6.5 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover activi more

Stem cell-derived brain models offer a new window into how anesthesia works

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Stem cell-derived brain models offer a new window into how anesthesia works * Key takeaways * UCLA researchers showed for the first time that lab-grown human brain assembloids can reproduce the electrical hallmarks of general anesthesia -the slow, sweeping brain waves that appear even as individual neurons fall quiet. * By exposing the assembloids to the anesthetic propofol, the team more

Susquehanna University: Munoz Selected to National Chief Diversity Officers Fellows Program

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Munoz selected to national Chief Diversity Officers Fellows Program October 1, 2026 Maria Munoz, vice president for inclusion & belonging at Susquehanna University, has been selected to the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education's Chief Diversity Officers Fellows Program. The highly selective NADOHE Chief Diversity Officer Fellows Program provides early-career diversity leade more

Syracuse University: A&S Biologists Discover 'Fire Amoeba' That Pushes the Limits of Complex Life

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * A&S Biologists Discover 'Fire Amoeba' that Pushes the Limits of Complex Life The newly discovered amoeba, thrives at 63 C, hotter than any other eukaryote yet documented. Dan Bernardi Oct. 1, 2026 For decades, scientists have relied on a simple rule of thumb: temperatures above 60 C (140 F) should prevent complex cells from surviving. A newly discovered heat-loving amoeba is now challenging that assumption. more

Syracuse University: Newhouse Students Win National Uber One Pitch Competition

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Newhouse Students Win National Uber One Pitch Competition The six-member team beat out students from 13 universities with a racing-themed concept coming to campus Oct. 2. Genaro Armas Oct. 1, 2026 Six Syracuse University students won a national pitch competition to design Uber's next on-campus Uber One experience, with the global ride-sharing and delivery tech company bringing the victorious racing-themed c more

Taylor Swift and TikTok Celebrate 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' With a New In-app Experience

LOS ANGLES, California, Oct. 1 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * September 30, 2026 Taylor Swift and TikTok celebrate The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore with a new in-app experience TikTok is helping Swifties(R) dive deeper into "Patient Zero" - Taylor Swift is drawing the curtain back on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore on TikTok with a new dedicated in-app experience giving fans even more ways to explore and celebrate the release o more

TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host "From Lab to Liquidity" Panel

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host "From Lab to Liquidity" Panel Session will feature investors and founders from 100KM Ventures, AIN Ventures and Ion Storage Systems, moderated by TEDCO's Avanti Shetye - COLUMBIA, Md., (September 30, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the "From Lab to Liquidity" session at the upcoming 2026 Entr more

TikTok Supported $81 Billion in U.S. GDP and 410,000 American Jobs

LOS ANGLES, California, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * October 01, 2026 TikTok supported $81 billion in U.S. GDP and 410,000 American jobs Below is today's news made by TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC. At a glance... * $81 billion in U.S. GDP and 410,000 American jobs were supported by TikTok in 2025. * TikTok discovery drove real-world spending: 27 million Americans visited an independent shop, cafe or restaurant for more

TikTok: UNGA 2026 - Building a Trusted and People-Centered Digital World

LOS ANGLES, California, Oct. 2 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * October 01, 2026 UNGA 2026: Building a Trusted and People-Centered Digital World TikTok joined governments, international organizations, policymakers, and business leaders at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level week to advance a shared priority: building a more trusted and people-centered digital world. At TikTok, our mission is simple: to inspire c more

To Boldly Fly: Naval Center for Space Technology Enters Fifth Decade of Space Innovation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * To Boldly Fly: Naval Center for Space Technology Enters Fifth Decade of Space Innovation * WASHINGTON - Spacecraft and mission systems designed and engineered at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST) deliver tactical advantages to the nation's warfighters. Established Oct. 1, 1986, to consolidate NRL's space expertise, NCST marks its 40th anniversary as the more

Tower Development with Alleged Kremlin-Linked Owner Hits Roadblock

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Tower Development with Alleged Kremlin-Linked Owner Hits Roadblock * MENLO PARK, CA - A controversial development at 80 Willow Road is facing a significant roadblock after the Menlo Park City Council refused to approve it. Days before, the property's owner, billionaire Vitaly Yusufov, drew scrutiny for his reported ties to Kremlin officials and individuals linked to organized crime when Congress more

Trustees approve Rutledge Hall naming

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Trustees approve Rutledge Hall naming * PennWest University's Council of Trustees approved the renaming of Morgan Hall at PennWest California and elected council officers during its Oct. 1 meeting on the California campus. The building, formally known as the Thomas J. Morgan Learning and Research Center, will be named the Thomas M. and Karen L. Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education and known as Rutledge more

Tuberville Joins Kudlow to Discuss Democrats' Affordability Problem

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Joins Kudlow to Discuss Democrats' Affordability Problem * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss a recent Wall Street Journal editorial called "The 'Affordability' Democrats? You Have to Be Kidding." Read excerpts from the interview below or watch here. KUDLOW: "Senator Tuberville from Alabama. Senator Tuberville, great to more

U.S. allocates refugee resettlement slots to a single nationality

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * U.S. allocates refugee resettlement slots to a single nationality * New York, NY, October 1, 2026 -The United States announced(opens in a new window) today that it will primarily resettle people from one country -Afrikaners from South Africa -under a new refugee ceiling of 17,500 for fiscal year 2027. The administration did not allocate resettlement slots to refugees who more

U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Vince Fong for California's Twentieth District

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Vince Fong for California's Twentieth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Vince Fong for California's Twentieth District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesse more

UC Davis Law: AP Quotes Professor Johnson About California Law Banning Electric Shock Gloves

DAVIS, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news: * * * AP Quotes Professor Johnson About California Law Banning Electric Shock Gloves October 01, 2026 Professor Emeritus Kevin R. Johnson spoke to the Associated Press for a Sept. 29 story, "New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks." The AP reports that the new legislation bans local, state and federal law enforcement officers from using electric s more

UC San Diego and University of Vermont Share $19M from NSF to Build National Biological Observatory

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego and University of Vermont Share $19M from NSF to Build National Biological Observatory * Researchers at the University of California San Diego have received new research funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to design and build an observatory that will allow researchers to reveal some of life's smallest structures in three dimensions, which will empowe more

UC San Diego Launches Triton Amplify Research Awards Funding Program

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Launches Triton Amplify Research Awards Funding Program * University of California San Diego's Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) is announcing the new Triton Amplify Research Awards, a three-year, milestone-contingent funding program providing grants of up to $1.5 million. This investment from Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla aims to support multidisciplinary activi more

UC-San Francisco: Can AI Boost A-Fib Detection and Diagnose Over Standard Monitoring?

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Can AI Boost A-Fib Detection and Diagnose Over Standard Monitoring? New UCSF trial compares remote digital monitoring of blood pressure to traditional blood pressure cuffs. - Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat and can lead to stroke and heart failure. The condition affects nearly 5% of more

UC-San Francisco: Menopause Leaves a Fingerprint That May Predict Dementia Risk

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 Menopause Leaves a Fingerprint that May Predict Dementia Risk UCSF scientists identified how proteins in the blood are linked to a shift in brain aging decades later. - s women go through menopause, they often have the sense that it's not just their body changing but also their mind. They report hot flashes, anxiety, brain fog, and trouble more

UCLA Health: Approach to Using Tissue Bank Samples to Study the Aging Brain

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * A new approach to using tissue bank samples to study the aging brain UCLA professor Lindsay De Biase and doctoral student Adrian Escobar have embarked on a Keck Foundation-funded project using brain breaks to reveal new insights October 1, 2026 People become doctors for all sorts of reasons. Some are shaped by a life-altering diagnosis. Others follow in the footsteps of a role model who devoted their more

UCLA Health: Stem Cell-derived Brain Models Offer a New Window Into How Anesthesia Works

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Stem cell-derived brain models offer a new window into how anesthesia works UCLA researchers show for the first time that human brain assembloids can reproduce the hallmark electrical changes seen during general anesthesia October 1, 2026 Key takeaways * UCLA researchers showed for the first time that lab-grown human brain assembloids can reproduce the electrical hallmarks of general anesth more

USC Robotics Leader Maja Mataric Named to Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation List

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Robotics Leader Maja Mataric Named to Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation List * Headshot of Maja Mataric. USC roboticist and award-winning researcher Maja Mataric has been named to the 2026 Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation list, recognized for pioneering the field of socially assistive robotics. Forbes highlights her work designing robots that "can interact wi more

Utrecht University: Global Groundwater Drought Recovery Patterns

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- Utrecht University issued the following news: * * * Global groundwater drought recovery patterns Can groundwater systems be resilient to droughts? 30 September 2026 A few days of rain does not change the low groundwater levels after a long drought. To better determine how groundwater systems recover after a drought and which groundwater reserves are most vulnerable, hydrologist Sandra Hauswirth developed a method to classify groundwater systems b more

Va. A.G. Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers Into Removal Proceedings Without Interview

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Unlawful DHS Rule Fast-Tracking Asylum Seekers into Removal Proceedings Without an Interview RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones, 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 in an asylum of more

Virginia Tech: Robert S. Cohen Honored With Emeritus Status

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Robert S. Cohen honored with emeritus status By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 1 Oct 2026 Robert S. Cohen, professor of biological sciences in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of professor emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in rec more

Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plant more

WashU-led team wins $4M DARPA grant to improve fuel injector design

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU-led team wins $4M DARPA grant to improve fuel injector design * #In Brief * A $4.25 million grant from DARPA will fund research on fuel injectors. * The work could be used to design better advanced aircraft and defense technology. * The research will help further investigate how liquid fuel breaks into droplets. Scientists have been tackling the challenge of atomization for centur more

Waters, Warren, Schumer, Jeffries, Durbin, Peters, Blumenthal, Raskin and Garcia Joint Statement on Pulte Shutting Down FHFA Watchdog

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Waters, Warren, Schumer, Jeffries, Durbin, Peters, Blumenthal, Raskin and Garcia Joint Statement on Pulte Shutting Down FHFA Watchdog Washington, October 1, 2026 This week, Congressional Democratic leaders released the following joint statement on Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte's move to shut down the FHFA Inspe more

What goes on in your brain when you're trying to multitask

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * What goes on in your brain when you're trying to multitask * Multitasking feels like a required skill in modern life, but as anyone who has tried keeping track of multiple chat windows, an email inbox and a stream of phone notifications during a video call can tell you, figuring out which messages are important comes at a cost. New research by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago looked at what h more

White Knight Fluid Handling Unveils ThermaPoint Compact Inline Heaters - Look for Them at SEMICON West

MILPITAS, California, Sept. 30 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * White Knight Fluid Handling Unveils ThermaPoint(tm) Compact Inline Heaters - Look for Them at SEMICON West * KAMAS, UTAH - White Knight Fluid Handling, a provider of high-purity fluid handling equipment and a Graco company, today announced the launch of its ThermaPoint(tm) Compact Inline Heaters. E more

Yosemite toad killer may be hiding in their own homes

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 1 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Yosemite toad killer may be hiding in their own homes * Key takeaways * The Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) fungus decimating amphibian populations around the world has long been thought to live in and infect threatened Yosemite toads through their skin when they were in the water. * UCLA biologists have discovered that previously healthy toads emerged from winter hibernation burr more

ZEISS Group appoints Axel Christian as President of ZEISS North America

OBERKOCHEN, Germany, Oct. 1 [Category: BizPhotography/Optical Equipment] -- ZEISS, a technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics, posted the following news release: * * * ZEISS Group appoints Axel Christian as President of ZEISS North America * * Christian will represent ZEISS North America, lead region-wide initiatives, and identify cross-business opportunities across ZEISS Group. * The North American organization will strengthen collaboration and enable f more

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