Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska
AARP Maine Poll: Older Voters Could Play Decisive Role in Closely Watched Senate, Governor Races
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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New AARP Maine Poll: Older Voters Could Play Decisive Role in Closely Watched Senate, Governor Races
With a higher share of older residents than any other state, Maine's critical 50+ voters are focused on rising costs for everyday essentials like gas, health care and utilities.
October 01, 2026
WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new polling that underscores the pivotal role 50+ voters are poised to play in the state's upcomi
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AG Brown joins bipartisan suit over corporate liability for PFAS pollution
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins bipartisan suit over corporate liability for PFAS pollution
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the chemical company historically known as DuPont (now called "EIDP"), its parent company, Corteva, and a newly-created entity called "Vylor," to prevent attempts to escape financial responsibi
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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:
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Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
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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
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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:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
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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
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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:
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Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications
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#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
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Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block DuPont from Shielding Its Assets Over "Forever Chemical" Cleanup Costs
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block DuPont from Shielding Its Assets Over "Forever Chemical" Cleanup Costs
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#AG Rayfield blasts "shell game" attempt to avoid accountability
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action to block DuPont from shuffling money around to avoid accountability for the massive cleanup costs from PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that have contaminated water and
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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:
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Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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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
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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:
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BLM Announces December 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in California
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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
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Issues Legislative Update 9.30.2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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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
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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:
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Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion
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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
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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:"
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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
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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:
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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
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Hofstra University: Lister Fellows Pursue Research With Real-World Impact
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 2 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Lister Fellows Pursue Research with Real-World Impact
Four Hofstra University students spent their summer tackling scientific questions with implications for forensic science, medicine, and chemistry as recipients of the 2026 Dr. Bruce and Doris Lister Endowed Fellowship in Chemistry Research.
The annual fellowship provides undergraduate chemistry, biochemistry, and forensic science students with the opportuni
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ICYMI: Dan Sullivan Lied to Alaskans About a $50 Billion Pipeline Deal That Doesn't Exist
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Dan Sullivan Lied to Alaskans About a $50 Billion Pipeline Deal That Doesn't Exist
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WSJ: South Korea Contests U.S. Claims of New $50 Billion Alaska Investment
Dan Sul
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ICYMI: Republicans Hold Slim Edge on Affordability With Swing Voters, AFP Survey Finds
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Republicans Hold Slim Edge on Affordability With Swing Voters, AFP Survey Finds
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ARLINGTON, VA-As reported by the New York Post, Americans for Prosperity's latest "Americans Unscripted" report finds that Republicans hold a narrow advantage on affordability among swing voters in eight critical states. Affordability remains the top concern heading into the midterms,
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IMAGERY AVAILABLE: Coast Guard, Air National Guard conduct long-range medevac 58 miles south of Adak, Alaska
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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IMAGERY AVAILABLE: Coast Guard, Air National Guard conduct long-range medevac 58 miles south of Adak, Alaska
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska -The U.S. Coast Guard and the Alaska Air National Guard conducted a complex, long-range medevac of a 58-year-old man from a container ship approximately 58 miles south of Adak, Wednesday.
Coast Guard Arctic District watchstanders received a medevac r
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L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy and Health Professions Dean Announced
POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy and Health Professions Dean Announced
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After an extensive national search, and following careful consideration of feedback from faculty and staff, an offer was extended to and accepted by Tom Wadsworth, PharmD, BCPS, MSOL, to become the dean of the new L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy and Health Professions (COPHP).
"I'm very pleased that Dr. Wadsworth has accepted the permane
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Lawsuit Challenges State of Alaska's Easement for Ambler Industrial Road
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Lawsuit Challenges State of Alaska's Easement for Ambler Industrial Road
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska-Seven groups filed a lawsuit in Alaska Superior Court challenging a state of Alaska decision to grant an easement on state lands for the Ambler industrial road.
The lawsuit asserts that the Alaska Department of Natural Resources violated the Alaska Constitution when approving the ea
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor
10/1/2026
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of 16 states and Guam in a lawsuit filed against Indiana-based EIDP - the chemical company historically known as DuPont - its parent company, Corteva, and a newly creat
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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:
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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
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BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joine
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Murkowski Advances Three Alaska Energy and Resource Bills Through Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski Advances Three Alaska Energy and Resource Bills Through Committee
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Washington, DC-The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) during a business meeting today reported three bills championed by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). The measures would strengthen Alaska's energy security by investing in next-generation geothermal technologies; improving electric grid resilience;
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Murkowski and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Affordable Housing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) joined Senators Angus King (I-ME) and John Curtis (R-UT) in introducing bipartisan legislation to increase affordable housing across the United States. The Build American Efficiency Act would streamline the process for home builders to determine and locate domesti
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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:
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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
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N.H. A.G. Formella: State Joins Lawsuit to Protect PFAS Claims Against Dupont, Corteva Assets
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 01, 2026
New Hampshire Joins Lawsuit to Protect PFAS Claims Against Dupont, Corteva Assets
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 states and sovereign governments in a lawsuit against Indiana-based EIDP, the chemical company historically known as DuPont, its parent company Corteva, and a n
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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:
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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
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Noteworthy Achievements
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Noteworthy Achievements
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#PROFessionals of the Month -
#The PROFessionals of the Month program celebrates exemplary Rowan University employees, as nominated each month by their colleagues across the University community. To read honorees' profiles, visit PROFessionals of the Month.
Noteworthy Accomplishments
Danielle Arigo, Psychology, received $271,250 (total potential funding: $697,500) from National Ins
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NPCA and Partners Appeal State of Alaska's Decision to Grant an Easement for the Ambler Mining Road
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release:
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Oct 1, 2026
NPCA and Partners Appeal State of Alaska's Decision to Grant an Easement for the Ambler Mining Road
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - National Parks Conservation Association is among seven groups that filed an appeal in Alaska Superior Court yesterday challenging a State of Alaska decision to grant an easement on State lands for the Ambler industrial road. The appeal outlines how the Alas
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Paralyzed Veterans of America's Access to the Skies Summit Co-presented by All Wheels Up Charts the Future of Accessible Air Travel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news:
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Paralyzed Veterans of America's Access to the Skies Summit Co-presented by All Wheels Up Charts the Future of Accessible Air Travel
October 2, 2026
Event marks 40 years of the Air Carrier Access Act and PVA's continued fight for accessible air travel
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Colorado Springs, CO (Oct. 1, 2026) -- Paralyzed Veterans of America today is bringing together leading aviation experts, policymakers, and members of the v
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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:
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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
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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:
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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
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Sen. Wyden, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, ICE Acting Director Venturella, Executive Office for Immigration Review Acting Director Owen
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Immigration, Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella, and Executive Office for Immigration Review Acting Director Sirce E. Owen:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 30, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20530
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David Venturella
Acting Direc
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UVA Law School: Faculty Available for Comment on 2026 Supreme Court Term
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news:
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Faculty Available for Comment on 2026 Supreme Court Term
October 1, 2026
Mike Fox
University of Virginia School of Law faculty are available to speak to the media about the 2026 Supreme Court term. The list will be updated as more cases are announced.
* Comments on the Supreme Court Term in General
* Department of the Air Force v. Prutehi Guahan
* Grand v. City of University Hei
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Washington State University: In Alaska, Soil in Permafrost Regions is Warming the Fastest
PULLMAN, Washington, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Washington State University issued the following news release:
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In Alaska, soil in permafrost regions is warming the fastest
October 1, 2026
PULLMAN, Wash. -- Soils are warming quickly and at considerable depth across Alaska, with temperatures rising fastest in the state's permafrost region, a trend that could accelerate climate change and undermine the stability of roads, buildings and other infrastructure built on the continuously frozen ground.
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Wyden, Merkley Press Officials for Answers on UAS Testing Pauses in Pendleton, McMinnville and Tillamook
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Press Officials for Answers on UAS Testing Pauses in Pendleton, McMinnville and Tillamook
#Oregon senators: "Our constituents have expressed concerns about how the ongoing pause affects the local economies across the state where UAS testing takes place, and they seek a timely resolution"
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today asked the Federal Avia
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Wyden, Merkley Press Officials for Answers on UAS Testing Pauses in Pendleton, McMinnville and Tillamook
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden, Merkley Press Officials for Answers on UAS Testing Pauses in Pendleton, McMinnville and Tillamook
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#Oregon senators: "Our constituents have expressed concerns about how the ongoing pause affects the local economies across the state where UAS testing takes place, and they seek a timely resolution"
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today asked the Federal Aviatio
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