AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * #GINNing Podcast: Family Tradition * Hudson Hager's Auburn roots run deep. His great-grandfather graduated from the university in the 1950s and his parents met on campus and are both proud alumni. Throw in a grandparent, aunts and uncles who attended the university, and it's obvious he was born for this. When he's not in civil engineering classes or at the Sigma Nu fraternity, of which he is the vice president, he's working for the fam more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 27 Bradley Attorneys Selected to 2026 Texas Super Lawyers or Texas Rising Stars Lists Ian Faria, Jon Paul Hoelscher and Sarah Wirskye Named to Top 100 Lists * Bradley is pleased to announce 27 of the firm's Texas attorneys have been selected to the 2026 editions of Texas Super Lawyers or Texas RisingStars. In addition, Ian Faria, Jon Paul Hoelscher and Sarah Wirskye have been named in the publication's Top 100 lists. Top  more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 18 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska and 40 other states have reached a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies for $709.5m in debt relief and cash payments. This settlement resolves allegations that CAC originated loans that it knew or should have known consumers  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Michigan, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement (PDF) with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to eligible consumers in connection with their car loans. Michigan will rece more PR

ADRIAN, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * Alice Ford named Adrian College Chaplain, Director of Spiritual Life September 18, 2026 Adrian College has selected Alice Ford as its full-time chaplain and director of spiritual life for the 2026-27 academic year. Ford has been leading services at the United Methodist Church-affiliated college on a part-time basis since 2023, with permission from Adrian First United Methodist Church where she served as pastor. With the bishop's blessing, she recently acc more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 19 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Ambassador Andrew J. Young Urges Tuskegee Students to Embrace Their Connection to Legacy 18 September 2026 Earlier this month, Tuskegee University launched its 2026-2027 Lyceum Series, Reliving the Black Renaissance: Celebrating History, Culture and Dialogue through Voices that Inspire, with renowned civil rights icon, former congressman, diplomat, and philanthropist Ambassador Andrew J. Young. The University Chapel was nearly at full capacity for an in more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * America's Most Affordable States Are Cutting Income Taxes Daniel Abrahams 09/17/2026 Some of the most affordable states in America are also leading the charge to cut individual income taxes. According to World Population Review's 2025 Cost of Living Index, Oklahoma, Mississippi, West Virginia, Alabama, and Kansas have the five lowest costs of living in the country. Oklahoma ranks lowest at 86.0, followed by Mississippi at 87.3, West Virginia at 88.3, A more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes announced that Arizona, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nat more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Th more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement With Credit Acceptance Corporation * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), resolving allegations that CAC originated loans the company knew, or should have known, consumers could not afford. Under the settlement, joined by 40 state attorneys general, CAC will provide $694 million in cash and debt reli more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that the District of Columbia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies, to resolve allegations the company set car buy more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Continues Growth of IP Practice with Addition of Michael P. Shepherd in D.C. * Bradley has added IP attorney Michael P. Shepherd as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office, strengthening the firm's ability to serve clients navigating the evolving fields of AI and machine learning, while expanding the team's patent prosecution and technology capabilities. "Michael's technical background uniquely positions him to p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CINTEL, INC. 4100 Market Street SW | Huntsville, Alabama 35808 | 256-213-1600 | www.cintel-inc.com September 16, 2026 The Honorable Kelly Loeffler Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street, SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Comments of Cintel, Inc. on Small Business Size Standards; RIN 3245-AI67; Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 Dear Administrator more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In August From A Year Ago In 35 States And D.C.; 31 States Add Jobs From July To August As Association Warns Of Risks From Policies * Ohio and Louisiana Top Rankings between August 2025 and August 2026, While California and New Hampshire Trail; Ohio and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While Colorado and Rhode Island Experience the Worst Monthly Job Losses Constructio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Confirmation of Kasdin Mitchell for U.S. District Court in Dallas * AUSTIN - Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm President Trump's nomination of Kasdin Mitchell to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas - Dallas Division. Video of Sen. Cornyn introducing Ms. Mitchell earlier this year in the Senate Judiciary Committee can be found here. "Kasdin Mit more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit union visits make impact on Capitol Hill * The House is in recess, and the Senate is wrapping up business before recessing until after the election, giving credit unions' face-to-face interaction with policymakers this week extra emphasis. Nearly 500 League and credit union leaders attended Congressional Caucus and also made their way to Capitol Hill to push for credit union priorities. Visits included: * The Michigan Cr more PR

TROY, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Department of Theatre and Dance to open new season with faculty-written play "Trains" * Troy University's Department of Theatre and Dance will open the 2026-2027 production season with Trains, a play written by Professor of Theatre Quinton Cockrell, running Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sept. 26 and Oct. 1 through Oct. 3 in the Trojan Center Theatre. The theme for this season centers on the writers, creators and stories that connect us through the power of language an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proceedings brought by the filing of petitions for comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PETITION FOR RULEMAKING Submitted Jointly Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Sec. 553(e) and 42 U.S.C. Sec. 2000e-16 Requesting Adoption of 5 CFR Part 250, Subpart AC, and a Companion Amendment to 29 CFR Part 1614 - Codified Religious Accommodation, Expression, and Non-Disclosure Protections for Federal Employees TO: Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, W more ST

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 18 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * First drug to treat Alexander disease approved by the FDA after three decades of research at UW-Madison * The drug is the first and only disease-modifying treatment for the rare neurological disease. By Charlene N. Rivera-Bonet September 18, 2026 The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first drug to treat Alexander disease, a rare, progressive and often fatal neurological disorder that can affect motor, cognitive and autonomic func more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect in October 2026 Sep 18, 2026 The seasons are changing, and so are workplace laws for many states across the country. Employers operating in certain states will see new legislation take effect in October on issues ranging from pay transparency to "captive audience" meetings to immigration-related notices. Here's your employer cheat sheet to some of the key laws kicking in next month (all laws ta more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 19 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Attorney General John M. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with the attorneys general of 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, requiring the compan more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans New Jersey and 40 States Hold CAC Accountable After CFPB Permanently Dropped Its Enforcement Action in 2025 September 17, 2026 Office of The Attorney General - Jennifer Davenport, Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs - Christopher Peterson, Acting Director Divis more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 17, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that Oklahoma and 40 other states have entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC will provide $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Oklahoma will receive $1.76 million from the sett more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Tommy Brown, CEO and founder of One Heartbeat Inc., and former collegiate head coach and athletic director, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Who Gets the Scholarship? How the Global Shift in College Sports Affects Americans": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee: thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony. I come before you as a coach, an at more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release: * * * Owens Holds Hearing on How the Global Shift in College Sports Affects Americans WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2026 Today, Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Who Gets the Scholarship? How the Global Shift in Colle more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Pennant 1675 E Riverside Dr., 200, Eagle, Idaho 83616 T 208.401.1400 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Comment to CMS regarding Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting P more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Barry Moore applauds $2.5 billion Trump Administration investment in Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project * Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation's approval of up to $2.52 billion in federal financing for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. "From day one of representing Alabama's First District, this project has been a top priority for me," said Congressman Moor more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Business Faculty Integrate Faith, Leadership and Vocation through Teaching, Scholarship and Service * Faith and learning are woven throughout the Samford student experience. They work hand-in-hand to shape research agendas, inform classroom discussions and guide learning opportunities that challenge students to think deeply about the relationship between Christian faith and business. Across disciplines, business faculty are helping students  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 17 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford University Elects 2 New Members to Board of Trustees * Two new members have joined the Samford University Board of Trustees. Chuck Redden and Ruthann Ross were elected during the university's Board of Trustees meeting in September. Chuck Redden is the chief executive officer of AutoTec and its affiliate companies: Auction Insurance Agency, AutoCheck Auctions, VIN CrossCheck, Centennial Casualty Company and AuctionACCESS. Redden joined AutoT more PR

TROY, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY mourns passing of retired Vice Chancellor Dr. Dave White * Troy University is mourning the death of Dr. Dave White, a visionary educator and administrator whose leadership expanded opportunities for military students and helped transform the University's presence in Phenix City. White, retired vice chancellor of the Phenix City Campus, died Sept. 15 at the age of 78. "Dave was a valued colleague and an outstanding leader who made a profound impact on Troy Uni more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $2.5 Billion Loan for Largest Infrastructure Project in Alabama History * Transformation of I-10 will cut travel times by up to 30 minutes, eliminate major interstate bottleneck, and boost Port of Mobile access WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Alabama Toll Road, Bridge, and Tunnel Authority (Authority) will receive a Transportation In more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Applauds Trump Administration for $2.5 Billion Loan for Mobile Bay Bridge * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Alabama Toll Road, Bridge, and Tunnel Authority will receive a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan of up to $2.52 billion from the Build America Bureau. The loan will fund construction of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project, the largest infr more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 19 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University Alumni donate record-breaking $4.1 million 18 September 2026 The giving society's leaders say Renaissance Era strategy created momentum for historic gift. At the recent Fall Convocation, Lula Whigham-Marable '60, outgoing Chair of the Eminent Associates, Tuskegee's donor society, presented a check for $4,183,926.56, representing the donor society's FY 25-26 giving--more than triple the previous year's total. "This unprecedented and  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAB researchers identify promising new strategy against HPV-related cervical cancer * Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have identified a potential new approach to treating HPV-related cervical cancer by targeting proteins that help cancer cells survive and grow. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and were led by Louise T. Chow, Ph.D., professor emeritus, and N. Sanjib Banerjee, P more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Agreement provides $19 million for Virginia, with $2 million in restitution for impacted Virginians - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million more PR