WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AFGE Local 704 * Athens County's Future Action Network (ACFAN, Ohio) * Bird Conservation Network * Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance * Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter * Eco-Justice Collaborative * Environment Michigan * Environmental Law & Policy Center * Faith in Place * Fox Valley Citizens for Peace & Justice (Illinois) * Heartwood * Illinois Envi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * 53 Members of Congress Demand HHS and CMS Halt Medicaid Data Sharing with ICE * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02), Nanette Barragan (CA-44), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and Emily Randall (WA-06) led 49 Members of Congress in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz calling for an immediate end to th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * New ABA/Krill Strategies lawyer mental health study shows escalating burnout, risky alcohol use CHICAGO -- The American Bar Association, through its Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP), and Krill Strategies, a Pittsburgh-based legal advisory firm, released a new nationwide study on lawyer mental health and burnout that updates a 10-year old benchmark and reveals substantial distress, burnout and risky alcohol use within the lega more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Files Amicus Brief Defending Limits On ICE Warrantless Arrests * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arrests. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Full Victory In Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack On Fair Housing Protections * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she, along with a coalition of 16 attorneys general, has secured relief from unlawful conditions the Trump Administration attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) funding. Administered by the U.S. Department of more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Full Victory in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on Fair Housing Protections * LANSING -As part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that the coalition has secured relief from unlawful conditions the Trump administration attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) funding. Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Dev more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum announce extension of 'Americans and the Holocaust' traveling exhibition tour, starting in 2028, to 50 more libraries * CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA), in collaboration with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, announced the continuation of its important traveling exhibition Americans and the Holocaust, an exploration of the motives, pressures and more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * TPS Holders Deserve Clear Answers and Compliance with the Law Chicago, September 9, 2026. Salvadoran beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and their families continue to live in uncertainty. Under the law, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security was required to announce a decision on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador no more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release: * * * Alumni Award Winners to Be Honored at Homecoming * Illinois Wesleyan will recognize Alumni Award winners as part of 2026 Homecoming festivities. Winners of the Distinguished Alumni Award, Loyalty Award, and Outstanding Young Alumni Award will be honored during The President's Celebration Banquet & Campaign Premiere, 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, in the Memorial Center, Young Main Lounge. #Distinguished Alumni Award - Dr. Bob Spear '77 more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Alumnus and Children of WIU Alumni Endow Scholarships to Honor LEJA Founder, Music Educators * Clifford W. Van Meter. [Download Print-Quality Image] From left: Jeff and Teresa McCutchan, Marlin and Penny McCutchan, Janet and Bill Van Meter [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University students pursuing careers in criminal justice and music education will benefit from two new endowed scholarships established  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA releases CPT 2027 code set * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the release of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT(r)) 2027 code set, including 299 new codes that reflect advances in medical, surgical and diagnostic services. The CPT code set continues to evolve alongside the rapid pace of medical innovation, providing a structured pathway for integrating new services and procedure more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * APHA announces 2026 awards for excellence in public health * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org Every year, the American Public Health Association honors excellence in public health leadership and innovation, from state and local health officials to those speaking up for public health from the halls of Congress. This year's awards will be presented Monday, Nov. 2nd at 12:30 pm CT during APHA's 2026 Annua more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * As Canada's Countermeasures Take Effect, President Trump Issues New Tariffs on Products from Canada, Including Recreational Boats * Canada's retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. products took effect Sept. 8. The Canadian countermeasures cover $27.6 billion in imports from the U.S and are in response to the Trump Administration's recent 50% tariff on certain imports from Canada. American-made recreational  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Fight to Protect Affordable Care Act Coverage * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief in City of Columbus v. Kennedy, a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in support of a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland blocking key provisions of more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Due Process Rights of Immigrant Detainees * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the due process rights of immigrant detainees who are subject to prolonged confinement without a bond hearing. In Genalo v. GM, the respondent is a legal permanent resident who was detained for 21 months, without a bo more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuits Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Weaken Endangered Species Act Protections * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today is co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits against the Trump Administration, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and one against the FWS and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (collectively, the Ser more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Defense of Flight Workers' Rights from Federal Overreach * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in opposing a proposed rule from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would preempt state labor laws and infringe on worker protections for pilots and flight attendants. The proposed federal rule would compromise worker welfare by removi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation to Block Unlawful Immigration Arrests without a Warrant * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging Immigration and Custom Enforcement's (ICE) unlawful policy and practice of warrantless civil immigration arrests without probable cause. In the brief, Attorney General Bonta, co-leading a multistate coalition, highlight more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP r more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Defend Protections for Endangered Species * September 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general today are filing two lawsuits challenging new Trump administration rules that dramatically weaken the federal protections that have helped save America's most imperiled wildlife from extinction. With these changes, the administration is greenlig more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls * Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require voice service providers to e more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges Trump administration's rollback of Endangered Species Act protections * Sept. 9, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service. The lawsuits challenge new rules that g more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH NICOR GAS * Settlement Cuts Nicor's Requested Rate Increase, Protects Union Jobs Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his office has secured a settlement with Northern Illinois Gas Company (Nicor) that cuts the natural gas utility's requested rate increase by 63% - a reduction of approximately $140 million. In January, Nicor filed for a $221 million rate increase, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES CHICAGO MAN WITH THEFT IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced charges against a Chicago man for allegedly defrauding the state out of more than $19,000 by billing the Illinois Department of Human Services - Department of Developmental Disabilities (DHS-DDD) for service hours that were not performed. The Attorney General's office charged D'Jon Brumfield, 31, in Cook C more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS OPPOSITION TO ATF RULE ALLOWING AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION FOR MILITARY-GRADE WEAPONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in opposing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) latest proposed rule, which would remove important guardrails, allow a flood of military-grade weapons into c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES VICTORY IN LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTACK ON FAIR HOUSING PROTECTIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that he has secured relief from unlawful conditions the Trump administration attempted to place on Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) funding. Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the program provides funding to state and l more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks * #AG Rayfield and Governor Kotek stand up to Trump administration Attorney General Dan Rayfield is standing up for endangered and threatened species in Oregon and across the country and will be filing two lawsuits today against new federal rules that strip away core protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The rules make it easier for privat more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 8 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser leads state coalition defending limits on ICE warrantless arrests * Sept. 8, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in urging a federal appeals court to uphold a lower court order requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to comply with statutory safeguards when making warrantless arrests. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeal more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 8 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont University Announces Five New Trustees * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2026) -The Belmont University Board of Trust recently added five new trustees for the start of the 2026-2027 academic year: healthcare executive Marty Bonick, banking leader Chris Holmes, gardening and conservation advocate Lisa Manning, investment management leader Larry Keele and media executive Wayne Powers. Belmont also welcomed Mary Husmann as its newest alumna regent. Board o more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation stood at $44.03 in the Midwest and $51.66 in the W more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * BoatUS Foundation Unveils Speaker Lineup for Turning the Tide Conference on Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Presenters include state and municipal agency staff, boatyard operators, river keepers and industry leaders working on abandoned and derelict vessel removal and disposal - SPRINGFIELD, Va., - Today, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced its speaker lineup for its 2026 Turning the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Chicago Launches Access 2 Faith Prison Project to Defend Religious Rights of Incarcerated Muslims New initiative responds to a 150% increase in prison-related cases and expands legal advocacy, education, and community support. - The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the launch of Access 2 Faith, its newly n more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Welcomes Censure of Rockford Board of Education Member Who Questioned Employee About 'Muslim Brotherhood' The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the decision by the Rockford Board of Education to censure one of its trustees followi more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, Sept. 8 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA AMICUS TO COURT: 'HISTORY DOES NOT ALLOW AR-15 PROHIBITION' * BELLEVUE, WA - Declaring that history does not provide any authority for modern semiautomatic rifles to be banned, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the plaintiffs in two consolidated cases challenging bans in Cook County more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, Sept. 9 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA TO ILLINOIS: PENALIZE CRIMINALS, NOT GUNMAKERS * BELLEVUE, WA - A proposal in Illinois to require gunmakers to contribute to a special fund designed to offset the financial burden to taxpayers resulting from shootings is an idiotic effort to make the firearms industry responsible for the actions of criminals, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms says. "Instea more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * ICYMI: On Day One of RNC Convention, National and Texas Democrats Blast Trump and Republicans' Failure to Help Working Families Today, Texas Democrats, along with local and national Democratic leaders, hosted a press conference on the first day of the RNC midterm convention with Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to highlight Donald Trump and Republicans' historically unpopular agenda more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Congressional Delegation Announce Over $68 Million for Accessible Transportation Upgrades * September 09, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL-2), Delia Ramirez (D-IL-3), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL-4), Mike Quigley (D-IL-5), Sean Casten (D-IL-6), Danny Davis (D-IL-7) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9) announced that several Il more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Eggo, a part of Mars Inc., issued the following news release: * * * Eggo(R) makes mornings golden with limited-edition Golden Brown Sugar Cinnamon Waffles inspired by Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters Inspired by the animated film's award-winning song "Golden," Eggo's product collaboration brings a globally inspired flavor and extra-golden hue to breakfast. * Eggo x Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters Collaboration: Eggo is launching limited-edition Golden Brown Sugar Cinnamon Waffles. Inspired by the hit song in the film more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Sept. 59, 2026: * * * Governor Whitmer Is Right: Michigan Must Consider Alternatives to Line 5 Statement by ELPC Senior Attorney David Scott - Today, Michigan Governor Whitmer called for Line 5 to be shut down under the Straits of Mackinac. This is in the wake of the Michigan Supreme Court's ruling that the permit needs more robust environmental review and an analysis of the alternatives. At the end of July, the Michigan Supreme Cou more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Midwest Groups Seek More Time for Public Input on Roadless Rule Repeal Roadless Rule protects 170,000 acres of wild federal forests in the Midwest - The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and 21 environmental and conservation groups across the Midwest region submitted a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting more time for public hearings and comments regarding the U.S. Forest Service's misguide more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a portion of Indiana's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission regarding the infrastructure requirements in Clean Air Act (CAA) section 110 for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each State's air quality management program are adequate to meet the State's responsibilities under the CAA. The EPA finds that Indiana's infrastructure submiss more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (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 compe more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU computer scientist earns NSF CAREER Award for data compression research * A Florida State University computer scientist has earned one of the most prestigious awards available to early career faculty for developing high-performance computing systems that help researchers more efficiently manage large amounts of data in experiments and theoretical predictions. Kai Zhao, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has earned the 2 more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts Ribbon Cutting on Sept. 15 * [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB, IL - - The time has come! Western Illinois University is thrilled to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. This ceremony is the culmination of years of hard work and planning and the University is excited to share it with the public. Doors will open at  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton's Tom Puthiyamadam named to 2026 Top Consultants list * Consulting Magazine recognizes Puthiyamadam, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Advisory, for excellence in strategy and transformation CHICAGO -Tom Puthiyamadam, managing partner of Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors), has been named to Consulting Magazine's 2026 Top Consu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Husted calls on states to end "drive-only" licenses for illegal immigrants COLUMBUS - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today wrote to 19 U.S. governors and the mayor of Washington, D.C. in strong opposition to policies in their states that allow illegal immigrants to obtain "drive-only" driver's licenses and urging them to end such policies. Nineteen states, as well as the District of Columbia, currently allow illegal immigrants to obtain "dri more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: Business] -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release: * * * IIDA Names Kim Moran as New Director of Strategic Sales * CHICAGO -Design industry veteran, Kim Moran, IIDA, has joined the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) as the new Director of Strategic Sales. With more than 20 years of experience in the commercial interiors industry, Moran has built her career connecting brands, designers, and business leaders through strategic partnerships, business more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has decided to review portions of a final initial determination finding a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in an investigation involving glow fish tape systems, safety helmet systems and components. The Commission is also seeking written submissions addressing the issues under review, potential remedies, bonding requirements and the public interest. The investigation, No. 337-TA-1442, was instituted on March 19, 2025, following a complaint filed by Klein Tool more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Janet Yellen, Nobel Laureate Simon Johnson and 46 Other Economists Back Liberty Justice Center's Section 122 Tariff Challenge * WASHINGTON | Sept. 9, 2026-Forty-eight prominent economists-including former Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, Nobel laureate Simon Johnson, and former senior economic officials from Republican and Democratic administrations-are urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fed more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 (TNSxrep) -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Organizational silos and AI skills gaps are the top barriers for Singapore real estate leaders Despite 80% recognizing the need for portfolio action in response to AI-driven transformation, only 11% have reached the optimizing stage. SINGAPORE - Organizational silos are the most frequently cited barrier to real estate transformation for Singapore's corporate real estate leaders, outranking bo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Kennedy-King College, Peoples Gas, and City Colleges of Chicago Mark 15 Years of Partnership and Veteran Support, Hold Summit and Ceremonial Agreement Signing * CHICAGO -(September 9, 2026)- Building on 15 years of support for Chicago-area military veterans, local labor organizations, the Utility Workers Local 18007, Peoples Gas, and City Colleges of Chicago will host the Utility Workers Military Assistance Program 2026 Summit on Wednesday, September 9,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Cerberus on Sale of Tenet Equity to CBRE Investment Management * Kirkland & Ellis advised Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., a global alternative investment firm with established corporate credit and real estate platforms, on the sale of Tenet Equity to CBRE Investment Management for $1.6 billion. Cerberus created Tenet in 2021 and since that time has assembled a portfolio over 200 properties total more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Firearm License Holders to Carry their Firearms Across the Nation * WASHINGTON | Sept. 8, 2026 -In Johnson v. Jacobson, the Liberty Justice Center represents a long-haul trucker with two state-issued firearm licenses who has been prohibited from exercising his Second Amendment rights in Minnesota. LJC filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court a more PR

ENCINO, California, Sept. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Industrial Property in Lake Forest, Illinois for $3.47M LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 28101 Ballard Drive, a 32,003-square-foot, six-unit industrial property in Lake Forest, Illinois. The property sold for $3,465,000. "The p more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown advises lenders in landmark US$3.1 billion AI infrastructure financing for Zankore SINGAPORE - Mayer Brown has advised the lenders on a senior term loan facility of up to US$3.1 billion for Zankore, a landmark transaction supporting the development of large-scale NVIDIA-powered AI compute infrastructure in Southeast Asia and one of Asia's largest AI infrastructure financings. Mayer Brown acted as lead transaction counsel to Citigroup Global  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown Advises Pacific Life Re on its First Asset-Intensive Reinsurance Transaction in Hong Kong Mayer Brown advised Pacific Life Re on its first asset-intensive reinsurance transaction in Hong Kong, which involved the cession of a block of whole of life liabilities written by a pan-Asian insurance provider. The consummation of this transaction represents a significant milestone for Pacific Life Re and demonstrates the cont more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Challenge to Trump Administration's Rollbacks of Endangered Species Act Regulations New Rules Put Species and Their Habitats at Risk - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits to protect endangered and threatened species, one against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS more PR

GRINNELL, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * Meet the Assistant Coaches: Part One * Student-athletes make up about 25% of the student body at Grinnell and assistant coaches are critical in supporting these high-level competitors. From practice to weight training to game day, these coaches are there every step of the way. In this two part series, get to know the assistant coaches who help student-athletes become better competitors and individuals. #Eddie Arias, football * Hometown: Morgan Hill, California  more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 8 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Meet the New Faculty Joining West Virginia Wesleyan College for 2026-2027 * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College welcomed new faculty across academic programs for the 2026-2027 year, bringing varied experience in business, psychology, theatre, music and more. Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre Emily Grimany is teaching Intro to Theatre, Advanced Directing and Acting IV. Grimany earned her MFA in Directing from Ill more PR

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Motorola Solutions Announces Increase to Share Repurchase Program CHICAGO -- Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) today announced that its board of directors has approved a $2 billion increase to the share repurchase program, raising the total authorization since July 2011 to $20 billion, with no expiration date for the program. Under the company's previously authorized $18 billion share repurchase program, approximately $0.6 bill more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require "voice servi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 3, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Blanche: For nearly four decades, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has embodied a fundamental national commitment that disability should not be a basis for exclusion or diminish more PR

MILPITAS, California, Sept. 9 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * National Network for Microelectronics Education Announces Inaugural Industry Advisory Committee to Help Shape America's Semiconductor Workforce Strategy * Industry, university, community college, and workforce leaders unite to guide the future of America's semiconductor workforce MILPITAS, Calif. -September 9, 2026 - The National Network for Micr more PR

MILPITAS, California, Sept. 10 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release from its member company National Network for Microelectronics Education: * * * National Network for Microelectronics Education Announces Inaugural Industry Advisory Committee to Help Shape America's Semiconductor Workforce Strategy Industry, university, community college, and workforce leaders unite to guide the future of America's semiconductor workforce - MILPITAS, Calif. - Septembe more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Strengthens Lawmaker Engagement at Montana Governor's Cup * This summer, NMMA strengthened relationships with Montana policymakers through its engagement in the 2026 Montana Governor's Cup Golf Tournament and Reception, hosted by the Montana Chamber of Commerce. The event advanced the industry's advocacy priorities ahead of the 2027 legislative session. As part of the Governor's Cup, NMMA hosted a M more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Expands Retail Unit Trust Capabilities in Singapore * Asset Servicing News | September 9, 2026 # Relationship with Perpetual brings together asset servicing and trustee expertise to deliver a comprehensive solution for investment managers SINGAPORE - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced the expansion of its Singapore unit trust offering through a rela more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Fights to Protect Endangered Species from Federal Rollbacks * Salem, OR - Attorney General Dan Rayfield is standing up for endangered and threatened species in Oregon and across the country and will be filing two lawsuits today against new federal rules that strip away core protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The rules make it easier for private companies and individuals to damage or destroy the habitats that threatened and e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to Education Secretary Linda McMahon: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 The Honorable Linda McMahon Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Dear Secretary McMahon, We write regarding recent reports that a record number of federal student loan borrowers have entered default following the resumption of repayment and other collection activity. Millions  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph V. Cuffari: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 7, 2026 The Honorable Joseph V. Cuffari Inspector General U.S. Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane, SW Washington, DC 20528 Dear Inspector General Cuffari: We write to formally request a comprehensive investigation into a severe pattern of incidents of excessive force in immigration enforcement operations at  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to Trump administration officials: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 03, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528 - Mr. David Venturella Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Washington, D.C. 20536 - The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 - The Honorable Rodney S more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter)-- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, to Commerce Under Secretary George M. Cook: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 Mr. George M. Cook Deputy Under Sec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Ramirez, Quigley, Jackson, Local Elected Officials and Immigration Advocates Call for Full Accountability for DHS Brutality and Meaningful Immigration Reform * CHICAGO -Today, Congressmembers Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), joined by a coalition of local elected officials including State Senator Celina Villanueva, State Representative Edgar Gonzalez Jr, Cook C more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Save the Date: American Boating Congress 2027 * Mark your calendars for the recreational boating industry's premier advocacy event in Washington, D.C. The 2027 American Boating Congress (ABC) will take place May 17-19, 2027, bringing together marine manufacturers, industry leaders, advocates, and partners from across the country to make the industry's voice heard on Capitol Hill. With a new Congress und more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, GOLDMAN LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT URGING SECRETARIES RUBIO AND BESSENT TO PREVENT FURTHER MIDDLE EASTERN INSTABILITY BY PROTECTING THE WEST BANK ECONOMY * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) along with Congressman Craig Goldman (TX-12), Co-Chairs of the Abraham Accords Caucus, led a bipartisan group of colleagues to urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to continue the more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Advises Qualcomm on Warrant Agreement With Amazon * Sidley represented Qualcomm Incorporated in connection with its issuance of a warrant to Amazon as part of a strategic collaboration between the companies to build next-generation AI data center infrastructure. In connection with the collaboration, Qualcomm issued a warrant to an Amazon affiliate to acquire up to 25,000,000 shares of Qualcomm common stock, with  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Circle Internet Group in Its Agreement to Acquire Tazapay * Sidley is representing Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), a global financial technology firm and issuer of USDC, in its agreement to acquire Tazapay, a Singapore-headquartered B2B cross-border payments infrastructure company focused on serving payment service providers and financial institutions. The proposed acquisition will expand Ci more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * Six in 10 Organizations Experienced at Least One Material Cyberattack in the Past 18 Months * Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, disruptive and difficult for organizations to remediate quickly. In the past 18 months, 60% of organizations experienced at least one material impact, according to a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of TransUnion (NYSE: TRU). The rese more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Student success, increased regional demand highlight EIU fall 2026 enrollment Elevated academic profiles, improved retention, growth in high-demand programs underscore EIU's mission & enduring impact - (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University's Fall 2026 10th-day enrollment report reflects both the challenges and opportunities facing higher education today. While overall enrollment stands at 7,651 students, the University's newest c more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 10 -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: * * * SWANA Shares Details of RCon(R) 2026 September 9, 2026 -- Silver Spring, MD SWANA's flagship event experience kicks off in three weeks, bringing waste and resource management professionals together September 29-October 2 for education, innovation, networking, and hands-on learning. - RCon(R) 2026, powered by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), will take place in three weeks on September 29-October 2  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * Traffic Fatalities Down Slightly in First Half of 2026, Preliminary NSC Analysis Shows * WASHINGTON, D.C. - An estimated 18,460 lives were lost in motor vehicle crashes during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary analysis by the National Safety Council. This represents a 2% decrease from the revised count for the first half of 2025, as overall miles driven increased by 0.8% between January and June. The res more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Continues Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Practice Growth With Addition of New York Partner Yuliya Feldman * NEW YORK - Yuliya Feldman has joined Troutman Pepper Locke as a partner in the firm's Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Practice Group in New York. She brings deep experience in strategic transactions, regulatory compliance, and reinsurance to one of the nation's most recognized  more PR

URBANA, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * U of I System fall enrollment tops 102,000, establishing new system record By Alex Quigley The University of Illinois System's fall enrollment has topped 102,000 for the first time, extending its string of record fall enrollments, with growth driven largely by new in-state undergraduates. Undergraduate enrollment rose 3.4% overall, with Illinois residents up 4.2% across the system's universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield. Incl more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The U.S. Soccer Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer Launches R90+ to Develop the Next Generation of American Referees * As soccer continues to grow across the United States, U.S. Soccer is investing in another important part of the game: the referees. The Federation today announced the launch of U.S. Soccer R90+, a new referee development program designed to identify and support high-potential referees as they work toward the national level and beyond. The 24-month progr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago launches $300 million initiative for students from rural areas and small towns * The University of Chicago on Sept. 9 announced the launch of a long-term initiative to expand college and career opportunities for students from rural and small-town communities across the United States. The Trott Center for Excellence in Rural America is anchored by a $100 million gift from Trott Family Philanthropies, the foundation of Trustee Byron Trott, AB'81 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC sets enrollment record for second straight year The University of Illinois Chicago has reached the highest enrollment in its history for the second straight year, welcoming more than 37,000 students for the 2026 fall semester. It also marks a third straight year of growth. Official enrollment figures from UIC's 10th-day census show total enrollment increased by 3.7%, or 1,330 students, from 35,869 in fall 2025 to 37,199 thi more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS welcomes second-largest freshman class in school history * The University of Illinois Springfield has enrolled 353 freshmen for fall 2026, a 13.1% increase from last fall and second only to the record 373 freshmen enrolled in fall 2019. Incoming transfer enrollment also increased 2.6%, from 420 students last fall to 431 this fall. The growth among new students helped increase UIS undergraduate enrollment to 2,359 students, u more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Update on American Airlines and Hyatt Relationship * American Airlines and Hyatt have worked together to bring added value and choice to members of both our loyalty programs. After careful consideration, we have mutually decided to not continue our enhanced relationship. Throughout the transition, we are committed to preserving the benefits members can earn through the current earning year in each program ( more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Forensic Lecture Series back on the crime beat this fall * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 9, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island's Forensic Science Partnership lecture series is once again back on the crime beat, with several legal and forensic experts slated to visit the Kingston Campus every Friday afternoon this fall starting Sept. 11. In recent years, one of Rhode Island's more unique seminar series has brought international and local autho more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Scientific Investigations Report 20265052, 'Evaluating Chlorophyll Fluorescence Sensors as a Proxy for Chlorophyll a Concentrations in the Illinois River, Illinois, Water Years 2018-24,' by Brock J.W. Kamrath and Colin S. Peake. The report finds that sensors measuring chlorophyll fluorescence generally followed laboratory measurements of chlorophyll a in the Illinois River, but the sensor readings often showed bias and should not be treated as direct measurements without locatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Open-File Report 20261026, 'Decision Analysis of Long-Term Research and Monitoring Investments for the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program,' by Max Post van der Burg, Jeffrey N. Houser and David R. Smith. Prepared in cooperation with the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program, the report outlines a partner-led process for directing potential added funding toward 11 priority research and monitoring needs across the Upper Mississippi River System. The report follows  more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Sept. 3 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: * * * UW-Platteville named one of top 50 best rural colleges in new rankings UW-Platteville ranks among the top 50 rural colleges in the nation, according to Washington Monthly magazine's new Best Colleges for Rural America rankings. The magazine said it worked off a list of more than 1,000 rurally located schools identified by the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges' Rural-Serving Postsecondary Institutions project. Washingt more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 9 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges gutting of federal Endangered Species Act protections * Attorney General Nick Brown today is co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in two lawsuits to maintain protections for endangered and threatened species under threat by the federal administration. One was filed against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and another against FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The s more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 8 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Wheaton Knocks Off Mount Union * Wheaton's Aiden Byrne blocked a potential game-tying PAT attempt with 22 seconds left to go in their game against Mount Union, allowing the Thunder to hold on for the 24-23 upset victory. It was Wheaton's first win over the Purple Raiders in eight all-time meetings. The win pushed the Thunder to No. 2 in this week's AFCA Division III Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, while Mount Uni more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU MCC Invites Community to Big Picture Picnic on Friday * MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University LGBT*QA Resource Center welcomes students, faculty, staff and community members to its annual Big Picture Picnic, happening 2-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, on the Multicultural Center (MCC) lawn. A group photo will be taken in front of the Multicultural Center at 3:30 p.m. The picnic is a chance to relax, meet new people and celebrate the spi more PR