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AARP Maine Poll: Older Voters Could Play Decisive Role in Closely Watched Senate, Governor Races
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * 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  more
Ask the expert: What to expect from this year's El Nino
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: What to expect from this year's El Nino * The current El Nino weather pattern, which refers to climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean that push water toward America's coast, began in June. Now, El Nino is projected to reach super status, which can result in drastic weather patterns such as high temperatures, floods and hurricanes. Ryan Shadbolt is a senior academic specialist in the  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 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
Avian flu during pregnancy: Study maps how virus reaches offspring
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Avian flu during pregnancy: Study maps how virus reaches offspring * When a dangerous virus emerges, one of the first questions scientists ask is whether it can cause severe disease or death. COVID-19 taught scientists that there is another question that can be just as important: What happens to those who survive? Now, as H5N1 avian influenza continues circulating in birds and mammals, especially  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
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: NYC's Medicaid Homecare Industry May Have Friends in the Chinese Regime
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * NYC's Medicaid homecare industry may have friends in the Chinese regime Over the last five years, nonprofits belonging to a coalition of New York City Medicaid homecare providers have been accused of multiple financial misdeeds. The leader of the coalition is the Chinese-American Planning Council, an NGO that has allegedly taken money from banks linked to the Chinese Communist Party. by Parker Thayer Oc  more
Celebrate National 4-H Week and stay connected to the clover all year
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Celebrate National 4-H Week and stay connected to the clover all year * National 4-H Week is a time to celebrate the experiences, skills and lifelong connections that began with a green four-leaf clover. Whether you were a 4-H member, volunteer, parent, supporter or friend, chances are 4-H helped shape part of your journey. This year, take a moment to ref  more
Clark Hill: October 2026 Visa Bulletin - Tricks and Treats to Start the New Fiscal Year
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * October 2026 Visa Bulletin: Tricks and Treats to Start the New Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 Author Jennifer Drugay Cook Foreign nationals and their sponsoring US employers eagerly await the monthly release of the US Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin, to confirm when they will be eligible to apply for permanent residence in the US: the ultimate goal of a green card and a path to US citizens  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
Corn kernel dry down outlook for October and November in Michigan
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Corn kernel dry down outlook for October and November in Michigan * According to the USDA-NASS weekly crop progress report, only 23% of Michigan's corn had reached physiological maturity by the last week of September, roughly half the level reported at the same time last year and the 5-year average. At maturity, corn kernels could have moisture content up   more
Dingell Seeks Input on Federal Data Center "Bill of Rights"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Seeks Input on Federal Data Center "Bill of Rights" * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) announced she is drafting a federal data center "Bill of Rights" and is seeking input on a proposed framework to ensure communities have a meaningful voice in decisions surrounding large-scale data center projects. "The rapid development of data centers has prompted concerns throughout Mich  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
Efficient sprinkler management can improve dairy cow cooling and water use
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Efficient sprinkler management can improve dairy cow cooling and water use * During hot and humid weather, keeping dairy cows cool is important for maintaining cow comfort, health and productivity. Sprinklers, or soaker systems, can be an effective cooling tool, particularly when used with adequate airflow and shade. Applying water to the cow's skin promot  more
EMILYs List Announces Four New Gubernatorial Endorsements, Expanding Its Slate of Democratic Women Governors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces Four New Gubernatorial Endorsements, Expanding Its Slate of Democratic Women Governors * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Cyndi Munson for Oklahoma governor, Cinde Warmington for New Hampshire governor, Cindy Holscher for Kansas governor, and Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Rhode Island governor. EMILYs List Pres  more
Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2026 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Expand your knowledge of vegetable production at the 2026 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo * The Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo, also known as the Great Lakes Expo or GLEXPO, is one of the leading fruit, vegetable and farm market events in the Midwest. This annual event features educational sessions on important indust  more
Fall vaccine events at clinics in Bismarck & Mandan
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Fall vaccine events at clinics in Bismarck & Mandan * BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck is offering flu and other seasonal vaccinations as available to patients six months and older throughout the months of September and October. Appointments are required. Sanford location vaccination events will be held on the following dates: * 1 from 1:30-4 p.m. * 8 from 1:30-4 p.m.   more
Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 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 2 of 5) * * * Great Lakes Authority The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328, Division O, Title IV, Sec.401) amended 40 U.S.C. Sec.15301(a) to establish the Great Lakes Authority. The structure and functions of the GLA are based on the model  more
Field of drones: Army Reserve Soldiers evaluate innovative military industry technology at Northern Strike 26-2
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Field of drones: Army Reserve Soldiers evaluate innovative military industry technology at Northern Strike 26-2 * CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. - The 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command Tech Assessment Team evaluates innovative military industry technology including UAS, C-UAS, detection, and contested logistics capabilities at Northern Strike 26-2. The first of two Technology Assessment Team  more
From secret mascot to future physician: John Morrison
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * From secret mascot to future physician: John Morrison * On May 3, graduating seniors from Lyman Briggs College's class of 2026 walked across the Breslin Center stage as their names were called, shook hands with the dean and provost, and received their diplomas, marking the end of one journey and the beginning of another as Spartan alumni. For one Briggsie, John Morrison, that joyous milestone was am  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
Governor Whitmer Announces Reclaim the Rivers, $89 Million Commitment to Clean up and Transform Detroit and Kalamazoo Rivers
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Announces Reclaim the Rivers, $89 Million Commitment to Clean up and Transform Detroit and Kalamazoo Rivers * October 1, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Funding will support contamination cleanup, habitat restoration, recreation access and long-term revitalization of Michigan waterways LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Reclaim the Rivers, an  more
Hillsdale College Honors Bradley C. S. Watson With Appointment to Endowed Chair in Politics
HILLSDALE, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Hillsdale College Honors Bradley C. S. Watson With Appointment to Endowed Chair in Politics Watson, who teaches at Hillsdale's D.C. campus, was appointed William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Politics. - HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College recently appointed Bradley C. S. Watson to the William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Politics. Watson has taught at Hillsdale's D.C. campus since 2020. "An endo  more
House Education & Workforce Chairman Walberg Issues Statement on Sonderling Confirmation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Walberg on Sonderling Confirmation October 1, 2026 Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor: "Congratulations to Secretary Keith Sonderling on his Senate confirmation to lead the Department of Labor. Keith has a  more
House Education & Workforce Chairman Walberg: Expanding School Choice Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Expanding School Choice Nationwide October 1, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) celebrated the Trump administration's latest action to implement the Education Freedom Tax Credit, the first nationwide school choice program in American history. "Parents know their children best, and they deserve the freedo  more
IBM Elects Frank Baker to its Board of Directors
ARMONK, New York, Oct. 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM Elects Frank Baker to its Board of Directors * ARMONK, N.Y., October 1, 2026 - The IBM (NYSE: IBM) board of directors has elected Frank Baker to the board, effective October 1, 2026. Frank Baker, 53, is a Co-founder and the Managing Partner of Siris Capital Group, LLC ("Siris"). Siris is a leading private equity firm that has deployed more than $9 billion of equity capital since i  more
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: * * * ICYMI: Republicans Hold Slim Edge on Affordability With Swing Voters, AFP Survey Finds * 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,  more
Indiana Dunes National Park Releases 1600 Lab Grown Native Mussels Into the Little Calumet River to Improve Water Quality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Indiana Dunes National Park Releases 1600 Lab Grown Native Mussels into the Little Calumet River to Improve Water Quality October 1, 2026 PORTER, Ind. -- Indiana Dunes National Park recently celebrated the release of more than 1,600 native fatmucket mussels (Lampsilis siliquoidea) into the East Branch of the Little Calumet River. The individually tagged mussels are the fir  more
Johns Hopkins: New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin Experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions have released a new guide to strengthen gun violence policies in Wisconsin. Their new roadmap, "Policies to Reduce Gun Violence in Wisconsin," provides data-informed steps for Wisconsin policymakers to reduce and prevent firearm inj  more
Lessons on Stewardship from America's Paper of Record
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Lessons on Stewardship from America's Paper of Record * The New York Times has four years on Michigan State University. For publisher A.G. Sulzberger, that was enough to claim the privileges of an older sibling. "So, in the spirit of an annoying older sibling, I'm going to offer some advice that you never asked for," he told an MSU audience on Tuesday, Sept. 29. In the tradition of younger siblings,  more
Let The Music Play Grant Program application now open supporting music education for the next generation
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- American Family Insurance posted the following news release: * * * Let The Music Play Grant Program application now open supporting music education for the next generation * Applications are now being accepted through Oct. 31 for the American Family Insurance/Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Let the Music Play Grant Program. American Family Insurance, in partnership with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF), is excited to announce the op  more
Manoomin as Medicine Initiative Receives Grant Funding
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Manoomin as Medicine Initiative Receives Grant Funding * A new $13,800 grant from the Superior Health Foundation will help support Northern Michigan University's Manoomin as Medicine Initiative. Led by NMU's Office of Opportunity, Empowerment and People, the initiative will focus on community outreach, local revitalization of wild rice or "manoomin" beds, monitoring watersheds and working on youth-c  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
Mich. Democratic Party: ICYMI - Over Half of Michiganders Are Struggling to Afford Necessities in Republicans' Economy
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 ICYMI: Over Half of Michiganders Are Struggling to Afford Necessities in Republicans' Economy LANSING -- A new report found that 68 percent of Michiganders and 60 percent of Americans are struggling to afford at least one of four basic needs. The report found that a third of Michiganders are "burdened or severely burdened" by the cost of food and a quarter are struggling to aff  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers "Ducks Questions" Over His Campaign Leader's "Ties To A Midland Church Sex Abuse Scandal"
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 Mike Rogers "Ducks Questions" Over His Campaign Leader's "Ties To A Midland Church Sex Abuse Scandal" ABC 12 reports Rogers has kept a member of his campaign's senior leadership team who publicly supported a man convicted of sexually abusing children - LANSING -- Yesterday, ABC 12 broke news that Mike Rogers has decided to keep Brian Ford as a member of his campaign's senior  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Used Big Pharma Talking Points for His Healthcare Plan, While Blocking Lower Drug Costs for Veterans
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 Mike Rogers Used Big Pharma Talking Points for His Healthcare Plan, While Blocking Lower Drug Costs for Veterans Detroit Metro Times: "Rogers' current plan reflects pharmaceutical industry priorities and places comparatively few new requirements on drug manufacturers." Detroit Metro Times: "Rogers' approach warrants attention because he has spent years opposing government eff  more
Mich. Democratic Party: Reminder - John James Voted for Iran War That's Raised Gas Prices
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 REMINDER: John James Voted for Iran War That's Raised Gas Prices LANSING -- As Trump-backed candidate John James complains about high gas prices caused by the Iran War that he voted for six different times, James has done absolutely nothing in Congress to bring down gas prices--either by voting to end the war or suspending the federal gas tax. "John James and Donald Trump are  more
Michigan Farmer Matt Frostic Begins Term as NCGA President
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Michigan Farmer Matt Frostic Begins Term as NCGA President Oct 1, 2026 Author: Bryan Goodman Matt Frostic, of Applegate, Mich., began his term today as president of the National Corn Growers Association, a farmer-led trade association with offices in St. Louis and Washington. Frostic, who farms 1,000 acres of corn, soybeans, edible beans and sugar beets, spent his first day in the role   more
Michigan State University College of Social Science: Life-changing Internship for Social Science Scholars
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Michigan State University College of Social Science posted the following news: * * * Sept. 30, 2026 A life-changing internship for Social Science Scholars For over a decade, a world-class collaboration between MSU and Flint's Hurley Medical Center has been improving the lives of some of America's most financially vulnerable adults and children. It has also provided members of the Social Science Scholars Program with superb opportunities to learn new skills t  more
Michigan statewide apple maturity report - September 30, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan statewide apple maturity report - September 30, 2026 * This report provides data to compare apple maturity across the state. This will include information from multiple regions, but if available you should consult a maturity report from your specific region. Regional reports will include more information, including updates on harvest extenders and  more
Miss. A.G. Fitch Announces $384M False Claims Settlement With Abbott Laboratories
JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 2 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 AG Fitch Announces $384M False Claims Settlement with Abbott Laboratories (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Fitch announced, along with 39 other states and the federal government, that an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company defrauded government health programs by selling them infant formula and nutritional th  more
MSU expands Spartan Tuition Advantage eligibility, waives application fee for MI residents
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU expands Spartan Tuition Advantage eligibility, waives application fee for MI residents * In an effort to continue redefining college access and affordability for Michiganders, Michigan State University is expanding its Spartan Tuition Advantage program, which covers the full cost of tuition for all Pell Grant-eligible students who have a family income of $75,000 or less. "With nearly 4,000 stude  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
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
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
NMU Prepares for Higher Learning Commission Site Visit
MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * NMU Prepares for Higher Learning Commission Site Visit * In one of the last major steps of its 10-year Open Pathway cycle, Northern Michigan University will host a team of peer reviewers from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on campus Oct. 19-20. The team, composed of peers from universities similar to Northern around the country, will conduct open forums across campus as well as focused session  more
Nominations sought for the 2027 King Medal of Service Award
JACKSON, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Jackson College posted the following news: * * * Nominations sought for the 2027 King Medal of Service Award * Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in serving our community? Nominate them today for the 2027 Jackson College Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Service Award! Jackson College is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Service award which recognizes an individual whose leadership and commitment reflect   more
Patriot Profile: Tori Bates
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Patriot Profile: Tori Bates * # #Year: Senior #Major: Special Education #Hometown: Ada, Michigan George Mason University student Tori Bates couldn't have known that a decision she made as a teenager about how to spend the summer would end up defining her life's purpose. For Bates, that moment came when she was looking for a meaningful way to spend her time and began volunteering at a therapeutic cent  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
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
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
Sanford Hillsboro hosting flu vaccination events
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Hillsboro hosting flu vaccination events * HILLSBORO, N.D. - Sanford Health Hillsboro, 315 E. Caledonia Ave., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older. Sanford Hillsboro Clinic is hosting flu vaccine events on the following dates: * Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. * Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon Appointments are encouraged, bu  more
Sanford Thief River Falls hosting flu vaccination event
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Thief River Falls hosting flu vaccination event * THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Sanford Health Thief River Falls, 3001 Sanford Pkwy., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older. Sanford Thief River Falls Clinic is hosting a flu vaccine event on Friday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. Please call 2  more
Second Decision to Block New York Climate Change Superfund Act Issued
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Second Decision to Block New York Climate Change Superfund Act Issued * For the second time in less than four weeks, a federal judge has ruled that New York's Climate Change Superfund Act ("the Climate Act") is unconstitutional. On September 23, 2026 in United States v. New York (SDNY), Senior District Judge P. Kevin Castel granted summary judgment for the federal government, pe  more
Senate Passes Peters and Cornyn Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Commercial Satellites From Cybersecurity Threats
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * 10.01.2026 Senate Passes Peters and Cornyn Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Commercial Satellites from Cybersecurity Threats WASHINGTON, DC -- Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) to help commercial satellite owners and operators defend against growing cybersecurity threats has passed in the Senate. Commercial satellites support GPS navigation, weathe  more
Starbucks Serves Up Venti-Sized Genocide; Opens Stores in China's Xinjiang Region
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Starbucks Serves Up Venti-Sized Genocide; Opens Stores in China's Xinjiang Region October 1, 2026 This week, Starbucks opened stores in Xinjiang, the Chinese region where the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is committing genocide against Uyghurs and other minorities. "This is a sho  more
Tariffs on Canadian power could raise costs, emissions and grid risks
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Tariffs on Canadian power could raise costs, emissions and grid risks * Milk and alcohol, paper and steel, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals - an array of products are currently subject to tariffs in the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada. But there is one crucial commodity that has so far avoided tariffs: electricity. In addition to sharing a border, the two countries operate deeply int  more
The research behind Stanislav Khristenko's '24 Preludes'
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * The research behind Stanislav Khristenko's '24 Preludes' * When Stanislav Khristenko joined the faculty of the Michigan State University College of Music in fall 2024, he brought with him a reputation for expressive and thoughtful performances. Something less visible yet fortunate for MSU piano students is that his approach is one of disciplined research of the kind exhibited in the creation of his  more
Toyota Battery Center of North America Unveiled at Michigan R&D Campus
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Battery Center of North America Unveiled at Michigan R&D Campus * New Development Center Boosts Testing and Evaluation Capabilities on Road to Electrification SALINE, Mich. (Oct. 1, 2026) -The next chapter of Toyota's electrification transformation begins today with the opening of the Toyota Battery Center of North America (TBC) in Saline, Michigan. The new facility gives Toy  more
Trine education graduates have 100% placement for 15th straight year
ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine education graduates have 100% placement for 15th straight year * Trine University's Franks School of Education (FSOE) has continued its streak of perfect employment, with a record number of graduates in the Class of 2026 securing a teaching job or attending graduate school. The FSOE has seen all its graduates with a teaching degree who sought a teaching job employed or continuing education for 15 straight yea  more
U-M Alumna Maaza Mengiste Named MacArthur Fellow
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M alumna Maaza Mengiste named MacArthur Fellow October 1, 2026 University of Michigan alumna Maaza Mengiste, a fiction writer and professor whose work explores the human toll of political conflict, was named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow, an honor widely known as the "genius grant." Awarded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the fellowship provides each recipient with $800,000 in unrest  more
Understanding the water use needs of Michigan growers
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Understanding the water use needs of Michigan growers * Water is one of Michigan agriculture's most important resources. With access to nearly 20% of the world's fresh surface water, Michigan has a unique water resource that supports communities, industries and agriculture. However, water availability and quality can vary across the state, and in some area  more
University of Michigan: 15 Years of Household Flu Data May Be One Giant Leap for Prevention
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 15 years of household flu data may be one giant leap for prevention October 1, 2026 $14.2-million NIH award to University of Michigan funds research to untangle intricacies of person-to-person flu transmission--and reduce illness, deaths, economic losses - What it is: The grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund a team of the country's leading influenza researchers' efforts to analyze f  more
University of Michigan: Steering Wheel Communicates for Better Semi-autonomous Driving Performance
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Steering wheel communicates for better semi-autonomous driving performance October 1, 2026 Written By: Dan Newman, U-M Robotics Unlike driver-assist systems that correct steering without warning, this haptic wheel leads to improved driving, trust and teamwork between the human and automation Key takeaways * A sense of fighting for control of the steering wheel, as well as overwhelming visua  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
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
Wayne State Named 2026 APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity Awards Finalist
DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * September 30, 2026 Wayne State named 2026 APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity Awards finalist The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named Wayne State University as a finalist for its 14th annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) Awards. "We are beyond proud to be named a finalist for APLU's IEP Awards," said Ned Staebler, vice president for economic development and presi  more
What are those large webs in my trees?
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * What are those large webs in my trees? * Fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea, is a moth that is better known for its caterpillar stage that creates large webbing at the ends of branches. Webs up to 2 to 3 feet in length can be seen at ends of branches from mid-summer and into fall. When active in the summer, they may contain a colony of hundreds of webworm cate  more