TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * 2026 Breastology Tour Promotes Breast Health Awareness and Advocacy at FAMU * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida A&M University students joined community advocates Sept. 29 for the 2026 Breastology Tour, an educational event focused on breast health awareness, early detection and self-advocacy. The FAMU Chapter of Progressive Black Men, Incorporated and the Original Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Al more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 30 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces that GM Will Pay Alaska $2.5 Million for Selling Drivers' Private Data October 29, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills announced today that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 36 attorneys general, settled with General Motors to resolve allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who th more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $5.7 Million For Massachusetts In Settlement With General Motors Over Alleged Data Privacy Violations * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location informat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Coalition Reach $220 Million Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in a settlement with General Motors (GM) in which the company will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information without their consent to third parties, including d more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 30 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * SEUS-Japan event strengthens, furthers Alabama economic bonds with economic partner Montgomery, Alabama - An Alabama delegation that included Governor Kay Ivey Chief of Staff Liz Filmore and leadership from the Alabama Department of Commerce participated this week in the 2026 Southeast U.S.-Japan Annual Joint Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Now in its 48th year, the meeting offers Alabama a premier opportunity to strengthen its longstanding  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 30 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news: * * * Gov. Ivey announces $250,000 grant for improvements to Alabama Highway 49 in Tallapoosa County October 29, 2026 MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $250,000 grant to the Tallapoosa County Commission for road improvements along a section of Alabama Highway 49. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to provide access to a new, 12,241-square-foot Ace Hardware store, which will create 11 jobs more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, posted the following news release: * * * Allstate says impersonation scams lead top 2026 scam cases: How to spot the warning signs * Allstate helps customers prevent, detect and recover from scams and identity theft through employee benefit plans and eligible insurance policies. Key takeaways: * Impersonation scams accounted for nearly 60% of scam cases handled by Allstate from January through September 2026. * Nearly 75% of cas more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Talarico Wants to Ban Right to Work in Texas and Nationwide John Kartch 10/28/2026 All 26 Right to Work states would become forced unionism states under the PRO Act endorsed by Talarico - If Democrat James Talarico has his way, Right to Work will be abolished in Texas and nationwide. Texas has been a Right to Work state since 1947, providing a key competitive advantage over forced-unionism blue states. Talarico has endorsed the PRO Act, federal legis more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Settlement with GM, Company to Pay $220 Million for Sharing Drivers' Private Data October 29, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consum more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Utah's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Utah gaming authorities in KalshiEX LLC v. Cox, which is pending in the U.S. Court  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $220 Million from General Motors for Selling Drivers' Private Data * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general in securing $220 million from General Motors (GM) for illegally selling drivers' private driving and location data to data brokers who then sold the information to insurance companies. Following an investigation by Atto more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $220 MILLION GENERAL MOTORS SETTLEMENT FOR SHARING DRIVERS' PRIVATE DATA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 36 attorneys general, today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the dat more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Leads States in $220M Settlement With GM Over Sale of Drivers' Private Data * Oregon will receive more than $10.4 million, and GM must now get drivers' clear permission before collecting or sharing their driving and location data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold drivers' private driving behavior and location data to data br more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Secures $220 Million National Settlement over Allegations that General Motors Shared Drivers' Private Data * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in reaching a $220 million settlement with General Motors regarding consumer data-sharing. The settlement resolves allegations that General Motors illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and locati more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces GM to Pay $220m For Selling Drivers' Private Data * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today announced General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insur more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Brock School of Business Professor Introduces New Leadership Framework in The Leader You Are Waiting For * Kate McCombs, assistant professor of management and MBA faculty program coordinator at Samford University's Brock School of Business, studies the principles that help individuals become effective leaders. Through research on self-leadership and the gap between knowing what to do and putting that knowledge into practice, she explores why capable  more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark-led data analysis reveals 70% of U.S. forest loss concentrated in just 11 states * Clark team's data identifies hotspots of extensive forest loss, provides decision-makers with information to protect America's forests for climate action In nearly 30 years, the United States permanently lost nearly 10 million acres of forest, or the equivalent of one football field of forest every two minutes, according to a new report by Clark University scientists more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * Coburn Gallery to feature retrospective exhibition of Ashland artist Nov. 12-Dec. 17 * ASHLAND, Ohio - The Coburn Art Gallery and Ashland University Department of Art and Design will be hosting "Reflections and Connections," a retrospective exhibition featuring Ashland artist Susan Shafer, from Thursday, Nov. 12, through Thursday, Dec. 17. The exhibition kicks off with an opening reception Nov. 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and the gallery is open to t more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Students Advance to Final Round at ABA Negotiation Competition * Two teams from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law recently competed in the American Bar Association (ABA) Law Student Division Negotiation Competition Regional Tournament, with students Hayden Stephens and Bailey Parsons advancing to the final round as the tournament's No. 1 seed. Students Tyler Varnadore and Taylor Slepian also represented Cumberlan more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * Developing leaders through attitude, initiative and commitment at ACC-RSA * REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. - Maj. Gen. Douglas Lowrey, commanding general of U.S. Army Contracting Command, and ACC Command Sgt. Maj. Rachel Harris, emphasized attitude, initiative and commitment to helping others succeed during a discussion with Leadership Development and Readiness Program participants Oct. 22 at Toftoy Hall on Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The visit  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * General Motors will pay $220M in nationwide settlement for illegally sharing drivers' private data, Weiser announces * Oct. 29, 2026 (DENVER) - General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance compani more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * GM to pay $220M for sharing drivers' private data in case co-led by Washington * General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers, who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance rates. Washington co-le more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * GM to Pay $220M for Sharing Drivers' Private Data in Case Joined by Attorney General Aaron M. Frey 10/29/2026 AUGUSTA - General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance ra more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: * * * Gov. Lee Announces Tennessee's Pursuit of United States Space Academy * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Governor Bill Lee announced Tennessee's intent to pursue the United States Space Academy, a campus established by President Donald J. Trump and designed to strengthen America's space workforce and educate the next generation of astronauts, engineers, scientists, technicians, and operators. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is lea more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Construction for Edwards Vacuum's $319 Million Semiconductor Supply Chain Facility in Genesee County * Global Manufacturer of Dry Pumps Will Strengthen New York's Semiconductor Supply Chain, Create Up to 600 Jobs in the Finger Lakes Region Investment Driven by Domestic Semiconductor Industry Growth Spurred by Federal CHIPS and Science Law and New York's Green CHIPS Program Investment in Next-Generati more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $220M Multistate Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data 10/29/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance com more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 AG Fitch Announces $220 Million Settlement with GM GM convinced consumers that their Smart Driver program was designed to promote safe driving. Instead, the company sold sensitive location and driving data to third-party data brokers without consumers' consent. We will hold companies accountable when they mislead consumers and violate their trust. I'm proud to stand alongside my colleagues in this settlement. - more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 30 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Attorney General Formella Announces $220 Million Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it improperly sold consumers' driving behavior and location data to third parties, including data brokers that provided the information to insurance companies. In more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey to Receive $8.9 Million from Multistate Settlement Resolving Allegations that General Motors Illegally Sold Consumers' Private Data Insurance Companies Used Information to Raise Rates for Many Drivers October 29, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that New Jersey will receive $8.9 million from a multistate settlement resolving allegations tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * AL-02 Ranked Top GOP Pickup Opportunity Once Again October 29, 2026 With just five days until Election Day, Shomari Figures has found himself on more lists of Democrats most likely to lose, with Roll Call and National Journal ranking him among the country's top 10 most vulnerable incumbents. This comes after Figures landed atop similar lists in Fox News, The Hill, and the Washington Examiner. The math doesn't work for Figures. President  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Ohio to Get $8 Million From General Motors for Sharing Data on Drivers * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in announcing an agreement requiring General Motors to pay $220 million over allegations that it illegally sold consumers' driving behavior and location data to third parties. Ohio will receive $8,076,105 from the settlement, which requires GM to obtain express consent fro more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 29 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * Permanent Daylight Saving Time could lead to at least 2B more dark commutes to school for US children * The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill this past summer that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent in the United States -- meaning there would be no turning back the clocks each fall. Nineteen states, including Washington, have already preapproved this change. If the bill is ultimately signed into law, the change would  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Accepting Applications for Spring 2027 Internships * Washington D.C. -- The Washington D.C. and district offices of U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) are currently accepting applications for spring 2027 interns. College students and recent graduates interested in government and public service are invited to apply for a chance to spend the semester working closely with Rep. Sewell's staff on a variety of important legislative, communication more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 30 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $2.6 Million In Private Data Protections with General Motors PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $2,600,792 from General Motors to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies more PR

LAUREL, Maryland, Oct. 29 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Send Your Name to Titan Aboard NASA's Dragonfly * You may never soar under the clouds or over the organic sands of Saturn's moon Titan, but your name can. NASA is inviting the public to send their names aboard the Dragonfly rotorcraft and be part of the first science mission to fly and explore the surface of another world. To have your name included on a microchip aboard Dragonfly and receive a p more PR

TROY, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- Troy University posted the following news: * * * Sorrell College's RMI Program cuts ribbon on new innovation lab in partnership with XS Brokers * Troy University's Sorrell College of Business has opened its newest Risk Management and Insurance innovation space, the XS Brokers Insurance Innovation Lab. The ribbon-cutting ceremony capped RMI Week at Sorrell College, which began with a presentation by Alabama Insurance Commissioner Mark Fowler. The day also featured student presentations on the RISC + Summit Student  more PR

TROY, Alabama, Oct. 28 -- Troy University posted the following news: * * * Sorrell Data Mining students are putting their skills to test in SAS Hackathon 2026 * Six Troy University students are putting their data analytics skills to the test in an international competition that challenges participants to use machine learning and statistical modeling to make real-world business decisions. Students in BA 4440 Business Data Mining II in the Sorrell College of Business are participating in the SAS Hackathon 2026, using the competition as the f more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * State Seeks Site for Proposed U.S. Space Academy * Gov. Bill Lee announced Oct. 28 that Tennessee will pursue hosting the proposed United States Space Academy, an initiative established by President Donald Trump to strengthen the nation's space workforce and train future astronauts, engineers, scientists and technicians, according to a press release. NASA is evaluating potential locations, and Tennessee's proposal more PR

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 28 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Thanks A Million: Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Celebrates One Millionth Vehicle by Giving Back to Community * MTM marks milestone with community event, $120,000 in donations HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 28, 2026) - Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) rolled its one millionth vehicle off the line, marking a major production milestone and an opportunity to reinforce the company's commitment to North Alabama. MTM celebrated the one millionth v more PR

FLORENCE, Alabama, Oct. 29 -- The University of North Alabama posted the following news release: * * * UNA to Host Dr. Lana Israel for Conversation with Alumnus John Briggs * FLORENCE, AL - The David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry at the University of North Alabama will welcome Dr. Lana Israel to campus Tuesday, Nov. 17, for a conversation with alumnus and program namesake, John Briggs. The free event will be from 12:30-1:45 in the Mane Room, at 310 North Pine Street in downtown Florence. "Dr. Israel's expertis more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 30 -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release: * * * Broome Honored by Midtown Optimist Club October 29, 2026 Brandi Broome, a third-year medical student at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, received the Medallion Award from the Midtown Optimist Club in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership and community service. A survivor of domestic violence, Broome is a volunteer advocate with Lifelines Counseling Services' Rape Crisis Center, where she works alongside the Sexual more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 30 -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release: * * * Microbiology and Immunology Hosts Annual Research Symposium October 28, 2026 The Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine hosted its fourth annual Microbiology and Immunology Research Symposium on Sept. 25, bringing together students to present their research, exchange ideas and receive feedback from fellow researchers. Held in the Terrace Room at the Student Center, the symposium featured 11 student presentations on the biological and immu more PR

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 30 -- The University of South Alabama posted the following news release: * * * Undergraduate Researchers Present Findings at Annual Symposium October 29, 2026 Three undergraduate researchers in the Whiddon College of Medicine's Department of Pharmacology presented their work at the University of South Alabama's 28th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, held Oct. 22 in the Student Center Ballroom. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research, the event celebrated the scholarly achievements of more than 90 undergra more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures $6.5 Million for the Commonwealth in General Motors Data Privacy Settlement Settlement marks first announced under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act - RICHMOND, Va. -- General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance compa more PR