PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona Attorney General Mayes announced Arizona has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 21 states in suing Amazon alleging the company has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. The complaint was file yesterday. "Amazon has buil more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Partners With 12-State Coalition Defending President Trump's Election Integrity Reforms Against Renewed Legal Challenge * America First Legal (AFL) is partnering with a coalition of 12 states seeking to defend President Trump's election integrity reforms against a renewed lawsuit challenging the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) final rule implementing new safeguards for mail-in ballots in fe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Appeals Court Protects Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets * NEW ORLEANS-A federal appeals court has affirmed a district court ruling upholding the National Marine Fisheries Service's 2019 rule requiring some shrimp trawling vessels to use turtle excluder devices, or TEDs. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Fisheries Service provided a rational, evidence-backed explanation for the rule's  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales * Lawsuit alleges Amazon illegally overcharges businesses that use its platform to advertise their products OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in challenging deceptive conduct by Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) related to auction sales of digital adve more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a bi-partisan lawsuit against Amazon for secretly and systematically overcharging small businesses for advertising on their platform since 2019. Based on internal documents describing its "hidden" "surcharges," Amazon's scheme has likely illegally extrac more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 31 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 21 other state attorneys general today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for over seven years, Amazon has  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion * August 31, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 other states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon for secretly overcharging its advertising customers more than $20 billion by manipulating the system that it uses to set prices for ads on its e-commerce web more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme * Leads to Higher Costs for Customers for Groceries and Other Essential Goods RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued Amazon today, alleging that the company has run an illegal advertising pricing scheme that's overcharged more than 1.2 million advertising customers over $20 billion since 2019, including over 500,000 small- and medium-size more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 31 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energy production. AG Hilgers joined a coalition of  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL MURRILL FIGHTS BACK AGAINST PBM POWER GRAB THAT PUTS PROFITS OVER LOUISIANA PATIENTS * BATON ROUGE, La. -Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is taking on one of the most powerful forces in the American healthcare system, filing a lawsuit against Express Scripts, Inc. and its affiliate Ascent Health Services, LLC for manipulating the prescription drug marketplace at the expense of Louisiana families, patients, and in more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 31 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses * Aug. 31, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined the Federal Trade Commission and a group of 22 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce platform, for illegally overcharging nearly 1.2 million U.S. advertising customers  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 1 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Bay to bayou: URI biologist to lead $4 million NSF grant to advance wetland restoration in Rhode Island and Louisiana * KINGSTON, R.I. - September 1, 2026 - Ying Zhang, professor of cell and molecular biology at the University of Rhode Island, recently received a $4 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to co-lead a collaboration with Louisiana State University to improve coastal wetland management in both states. A computat more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Built to Power: Honoring the employees who keep our communities running * Electric power that is dependable and reliable doesn't happen by chance. It happens because our people show up every day ready to do the work that keeps our communities moving. On September 2, Entergy will celebrate Power Plant Worker Appreciation Day, recognizing the employees whose dedication and commitment to their craft help provide the reliable electricity t more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * California's crime rates are at record lows - even if Fox News won't tell you Data shows every major crime rate fell in 2025 as California continues investing in public safety What you need to know: Since 2024, California has seen double-digit declines in every major crime category tracked, including: homicide 18.6%, robbery 19.9%, property crime 14.3%, motor vehicle theft 25.8%, and violent crime 10.2%. In 2025, ev more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty The College is excited to introduce its new faculty members! Alicia Lutz The College of Charleston is proud to welcome its newest faculty members. With a diversity of expertise in a variety of disciplines, they come excited and ready to teach, mentor and inspire students across campus. Over the fall 2026 semester, The College Today will introduce these new faculty members to campus a few at a time - more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Cleo Fields, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN FIELDS ANNOUNCES $1.8 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY EQUIPMENT EXPANSION * NATCHITOCHES, LA -Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) today announced that Northwestern State University has been awarded $1.8 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support the university's Innovation Park Equipment Expansion (IPEX) Project. The fund more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 2 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Groups Demand FAA Reject Rule Waiving Environmental Requirements for Commercial Rocket Launches The proposed rule would undermine 13 environmental laws protecting wildlife, water, and public health - Seattle, WA -- A group of environmental and scientific organizations, represented by Earthjustice, filed comments today calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject the agency's proposal to waive all major environmenta more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 2 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * U.S. Appeals Court Rules to Protect Imperiled Sea Turtles from Drowning in Fishing Nets Victory -- Court rejects Louisiana Shrimp Association attempt to exempt shrimp boats from using Turtle Excluder Devices - New Orleans, LA -- A federal appeals court has upheld the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) 2019 rule requiring some shrimp trawling vessels to use turtle excluder devices (TEDs) so that sea turtles can escape when th more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas pide a sus clientes a prepararse ante la tormenta tropical Edouard * Fuertes lluvias, inundaciones repentinas y vientos intensos podrian afectar el sureste de Texas a medida que la tormenta se acerca a la costa En la foto: Las cuadrillas de control de vegetacion de Entergy Texas en New Caney, Texas, podaron arboles peligrosos cercanos a las lineas electricas como parte de los preparativos ante la tormenta tropical Edouard more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 31 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas prepares for tropical weather across Southeast Texas * Company activates emergency operations, positions resources and urges customers to stay weather aware THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Entergy Texas is prepared and ready to respond to potential impacts from the developing tropical system as it moves through the Gulf toward the Texas coast. Current forecasts indicate the system could bring heavy rainfall and periods of gusty wi more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 31 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas se prepara ante el clima tropical en el Sureste de Texas * La compania activa operaciones de emergencia, despliega recursos y recomienda a los clientes mantenerse atentos al clima THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Entergy Texas esta preparada para responder a posibles impactos del sistema tropical en formacion que avanza por el Golfo hacia la costa de Texas. Los pronosticos actuales indican que el sistema podria traer lluvias intens more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 31 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy's Louisiana utilities monitoring potential tropical weather * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans are closely monitoring the developing tropical system as it moves through the Gulf early this week. Current forecasts indicate the disturbance will bring heavy rain and periods of gusty wind to parts of southwest Louisiana, with rainfall being the primary impact at this time. Crews statewide are prepared and rea more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme * Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for over seven years, Amazon has covertly and substantially increased the prices that more than one million brands and sellers were required to more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 2 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist Jamison Ross Joins LSU New Orleans Music Faculty GRAMMY Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer Jamison Ross has joined LSU New Orleans as the Alvin "Red" Tyler Endowed Professor of Music. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Ross developed his musical foundation at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts before attending Florida State University and the University of New Orleans, where he earned a Master of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * Groups Demand FAA Reject Rule Waiving Environmental Requirements for Commercial Rocket Launches * Seattle, WA -A group of environmental and scientific organizations, represented by Earthjustice, filed comments today calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject the agency's proposal to waive all major environmental protection requirements for commercial space launches and other activities more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Sept. 1, 2026, at a Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee markup of 12 pieces of legislation: * * * Today, we are considering legislation on everything from event ticketing to semiconductors. I am glad to see several bipartisan bills being included at today's markup, including bills that protect consumers from dangerous products, predatory scams, and unscrupulous ticketing p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Prevent Another Democrat Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON -Today, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks to the media after the House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government until December and avoid yet another costly Democrat government shutdown. Speaker Johnson also addressed House Republicans proposed constitutional amendment to ensure the U.S. Supreme Court remains composed of only nine justices. "Thanks to the Hou more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Houston City College selected for 'National Workforce Futures Accelerator' * Houston City College (HCC) has been selected as one of 15 community colleges nationwide to participate in the inaugural Workforce Futures Accelerator, a three-year initiative led by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) with support from Google.org. The initiative will help HCC embed virtual, project-based learning opportunities into workforce education programs, giving more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news: * * * Huston-Tillotson University Strengthens Advancement Team with Two Major Gifts Appointments * Johnson and Turner bring experience in fundraising, relationship development and community engagement Austin, TX - Huston-Tillotson University (HT) has named Dr. Charles Edward Johnson Director of Major Gifts and Strategic Initiatives and Joshua R. Turner Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, strengthening the University's advancement team as HT continues t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * ICBA 2026 National Community Bank Service Award Recipients Honored for Transformative Efforts to Uplift Local Communities The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the winners of its 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards, recognizing the innovative and exceptional efforts of the nation's community banks to support and uplift local communities. Stories are featured in the S more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Initial operating capability of MH-139 Grey Wolf announced * BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Air Force Global Strike Command announced that the MH-139 Grey Wolf has officially achieved Initial Operational Capability as of August 10, ushering in a new era of modernization for AFGSC's nuclear security operations. This milestone marks the historic transition from the Vietnam-era UH-1N Huey, a platform that served the Air Force for mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy discusses Louisiana priorities with Tangipahoa Chamber * Madisonville, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke with members of the Tangipahoa Chamber about their priorities, including improving strengthening local infrastructure, supporting Louisiana businesses and creating jobs. "Nothing beats being with my people in Louisiana. I enjoyed hearing directly from folks in Tangipahoa Parish abo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy meets with Bayou Region leaders to discuss coastal protection, economic growth * Madisonville, La. - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke with members of the Houma, Lafourche and Thibodaux Chambers of Commerce and the South Central Industrial Association about priorities for the Bayou Region, including coastal protection, flood insurance and economic growth. Kennedy also met with Terrebonne Pa more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 1 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Student-centered Policy Trends What the year's legislative sessions tell us about what states are focusing on KEY TAKEAWAYS: * In 2026, we identified at least 50 bills across 26 states enacted during this legislative session that support student-centered learning * States are increasingly moving beyond one-size-fits-all education models by investing in competency-based learning, flexible pathways and personalized approaches that allow students to progress base more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 29 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following executive order (No. JML 26-084): * * * RENEWAL OF STATE OF EMERGENCY - THREAT OF SUBSIDENCE, SUBSURFACE INSTABILITY, AND PRESENCE OF HYDROCARBONS IN SULPHUR MINES SALT DOME AREA WHEREAS, pursuant to the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act, R.S. 29:721, et seq., a state of emergency was declared through Proclamation Number 160 JBE 2023; WHEREAS, Proclamation Number 160 JBE 2023 has been renewed and extended every thirty ( more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following executive order (No. JML 26-085): * * * RENEWAL OF STATE OF EMERGENCY MAXIMUM SECURITY CAMP J REPAIRS AND OPERATION LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY WHEREAS, the Governor is responsible for meeting the dangers to the state and people presented by emergencies and disasters; WHEREAS, the Louisiana Homeland Security and Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act, R.S. 29:721 , et seq., confers upon the Governor of the State of Louisiana emergency powers to address di more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 2 -- The Louisiana Department of Health issued the following news on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Louisiana Department of Health announces transition for Medicaid Healthy Blue members ahead of contract's conclusion Healthy Blue will exit at the conclusion of its Medicaid managed care contract, effective December 31, 2026; members will continue receiving Medicaid coverage through another health plan - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced today that its Medicaid managed care contract with Healthy Blue will more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University community members earn 2026 TSUS Regents' Awards By April Thompson Four members of the Lamar University community have been selected to receive 2026 Texas State University System Regents' Awards, recognizing excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and service. Philip Cole, Ph.D., professor of physics, received the Regents' Professor Award. Junior biology major Isabella Tran was selected for the Regents' Student Scholar Award. Ashwini Kuckno more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * Second quarter economic data a mixed bag * SHREVEPORT - When LSUS economist Douglas White scatters all the economic data from the Center for Business and Economic Research's second quarter report on the table to try and get a glimpse of the overall economy, there is one word that comes to mind. Uncertainty. "I could probably cherry pick the data and tell a positive story or a story that would cast the economy in decline," White more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * LSU AgCenter researchers receive $1.5 million grant to study hidden links among crop diseases * (09/01/26) BATON ROUGE, La. -For many years, farmers have battled leaf spot diseases caused by fungi in the genus Cercospora. And for almost as many years, plant pathologists have studied the diseases, searching for fungicides, growing practices and other ways to limit their negative effects on crops. There are many species of Cercospora. more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS announces Chancellor's Dean's lists for summer semester * LSUS announces Chancellor's, Dean's lists for summer semester SHREVEPORT -LSUS announced its top-performing students for the summer semester on the Chancellor's List and Dean's List. Undergraduates who post at least a 3.8 GPA for the spring semester earn a spot on the Chancellor's List, and 173 students qualified. Undergraduates who compile at least a 3.5 GPA are a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Coalition Of Attorneys General and FTC Allege Amazon Concealed Unfair Charges in Its Digital Advertising Auction Pricing - Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, 21 other attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated price more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * Meet GW Law's 10 Public Interest Scholars * The GW Law Public Interest and Public Service Law Center is excited to welcome 10 Public Interest Scholars for the 2026-27 school year. For the past 10 years the Public Interest Scholars program has chosen a select group of incoming, full-time students to be scholars for the academic year. These students receive a $5,000 stipend to support the funding of summer employment at non-profit or governmen more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Amazon with FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits Amazon's Manipulation of Auctions Overcharged Businesses and Trickled Down to Consumers, Bipartisan Coalition Alleges - Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 21 other sta more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 1 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * National Rice Month Kicks Off with a Plateful of Activities * September is here, and that means it's time to celebrate National Rice Month (NRM)! Since 1991, when then-President George H.W. Bush signed a proclamation designating September as NRM, USA Rice has spent each year putting the U.S. rice industry front and center for consumers, retailers, and foodservice partners. NRM kicks off with special editions of the Schools Think Ri more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * National Rice Month: Celebrate Louisiana rice with your electric pressure cooker * (09/01/26) BATON ROUGE, La. -September is National Rice Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate one of Louisiana's most important agricultural commodities. Louisiana farmers have been producing rice for generations, and the state consistently ranks among the top rice-producing states in the nation. Rice contributes significantly to Louisiana's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form Civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate groups reject redesigned form shutting nine percent of the public out of federal fair housing enforcement - The National Fair Housing Alliance and 78 civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate organizations are calling on th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF and Partners Announce $5 Million in Grants to Restore Forests and Wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 1, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $5 million in grants to improve, restore and expand important forest and wetland wildlife habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, one of North America's most important landscapes for fish and wil more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * Nonprofit conference on Sept. 10 offers insight into pressing topics * SHREVEPORT - Dr. Heather Carpenter, executive director of LSUS's Institute for Nonprofit Administration and Research, says that about two percent of nonprofit organizations' budgets are spent on professional development. With the rapid rate of change in the nonprofit environment, INAR is offering deep dives on the most pressing topics of the day in a Sept. 10 more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Aug. 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Rush Health welcomes Nurse Practitioner Jenna Harper to Meridian urology team * MERIDIAN, Miss. - Ochsner Rush Health is pleased to announce the addition of Jenna Harper, AGNP-BC, to its team of medical professionals providing compassionate, high-quality care. Harper specializes in urology and is now seeing patients at Ochsner Rush Medical Group, 1800 12th St. in Meridian. Harper brings nearly two decades of exper more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Drummond secures legal victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today a major multi-state victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energ more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Amazon over deceptive advertising scheme Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon.com, Inc., over deceptive practices that cost advertisers billions. The coalition alleges that Amazon inflated advertiser costs by entering artificial bids into its advertising auctions  more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 1 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 29, 2026, by Beau Kilmer, codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, and research project specialist Michelle Priest to the San Francisco Chronicle: * * * Not All 'Magic' Mushrooms Are the Same Mushrooms are everywhere in California--literally and figuratively. Some are edible, some are psychoactive, some are toxic. And in the case of Amanita muscaria mushrooms, they can be all three. You may not yet have heard of Amanita muscaria, also called "fly ag more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats' Socialist Agenda Means Higher Costs for American Families * This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss House Republicans' work to lower costs and protect taxpayers and the Democrats' continued embrace of a socialist agenda. Leader Scalise also highlighted how communities are benefiting from data center investment and emphasized that d more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Democrats' Socialist Agenda Means Higher Costs for American Families * WASHINGTON, D.C.-This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss House Republicans' work to lower costs and protect taxpayers and the Democrats' continued embrace of a socialist agenda. Leader Scalise also highlighted how communities are benefiting from data center investment and emphasized that d more PR

THIBODAUX, Louisiana, Sept. 1 -- Nicholls State University issued the following news release: * * * SCIA and BIG establish $50,000 scholarship fund for Bayou Region students at Nicholls Bayou Region students attending Nicholls State University have a new scholarship opportunity following a $50,000 contribution from the Bayou Industrial Group through the South Central Industrial Association. The funding creates an endowed scholarship fund managed through the Nicholls Foundation, offering awards to incoming freshmen who reside in Lafourche, T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: From Alaska to the Rio Grande Valley, the American People Reject Democrats' Embrace of Socialism * "We are not going down that road," Speaker Johnson said. WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted his August travel through 54 cities and towns across 18 states. Speaker Johnson also addressed Democrats' ongoing embrace of socialism and communi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: From Alaska to the Rio Grande Valley, the American People Reject Democrats' Embrace of Socialism * WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted his August travel through 54 cities and towns across 18 states. Speaker Johnson also addressed Democrats' ongoing embrace of socialism and communism and House Republicans' efforts to prevent another Democrat-led shutdown more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Summer 2026 graduates announced * Louisiana Tech University has announced graduates from its Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies held August 15. Graduates are listed below by the state/territory they have reported in their Workday profile, with Louisiana listed first. LOUISIANA Alexandria * Jamal Sami Farhat - Bachelor of Science * Madisyn Danielle Mcclanahan - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies * Caden Luke Meche - Bachelor of Science * S more PR

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Sept. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, posted the following news release: * * * SWEPCO Announces Temporary Customer Assistance Measures * SHREVEPORT, LA - Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) announced today expanded bill assistance and temporary relief measures for residential customers. Many households across Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas continue to manage higher electric bills due to intense heat. This summer brought extended periods of extreme hea more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Sworn in six months after graduation * Morgan Marburger '25 pulled off the interstate in Lafayette, Louisiana, got a library card and asked for a private study room. Her car was packed for Tennessee. In 20 minutes, she needed a quiet place to sit for the most important phone call of her life. She could not have known that six months later, at 22 years old, she would be sworn in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Condemning Socialism and Protecting American Elections Socialism is one of the most destructive ideologies in world history, time and time again proving itself to be a failed experiment that only leads to communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal dictatorships. More than 100 million people have been killed as a  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah helps defeat New York's $75 billion climate superfund law A federal court has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, blocking the state's attempt to impose $75 billion in penalties on energy producers for decades of lawful energy production. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York declared the law unenforceable, handing a win to Utah and the 21 other states that challenged it. Utah joined the coalitio more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon prepares network for Tropical Storm Edouard * #At a glance * Network readiness: Verizon has prepared its network with backup generators, satellite assets, and pre-staged equipment designed for reliability during severe weather. * Customer resources: Verizon offers digital preparedness steps to help the community stay connected and secure ahead of the storm. * Satellite mess more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing * A new lawsuit filed today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states, including Washington, alleges that Amazon has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. "Many small business owners in Washington rely on Amazon for their livelihoods, and our office is committed more PR