WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chang more ST

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong announced today that Connecticut has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) to settle allegations that the company caused false claims to be submitted to federal and sta more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new policy would give immigration officers broad dis more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration office more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * September 14, 2026 Once more, ICE agents display their lack of judgment, inflicting excessive violence against unarmed protesters. The American people demand answers. - The American people have expressed unequivocally their rejection of ICE raids in which violence is used disproportionately. While opinions may differ on immigration policy, there is broad agreement that fed more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Medical] (TNSida) -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA, state societies back Patients First Act * WASHINGTON -The American Medical Association (AMA) and state medical societies representing physicians from all 50 states and the District of Columbia today expressed strong support (PDF) for the bipartisan Patients First Act (H.R. 9693), legislation that would make long-term structural reforms to Medicare physician payment and help protect patients' access to ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urb more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release: * * * As Spending Tightens, Consumers Choose What They Need and What They Love, Reports Circana August retail sales rose 0.8%, but unit demand fell 1.7% as increasingly selective shoppers focused spending on purchases they deem truly worth it. CHICAGO, September 14, 2026 -- Ne more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest unlawful attempt to tax the states and American c more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a lower court order blocking the U.S. Postal Service  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule * Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multistate coalition, sued to block the Trump Admin more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers broad discreti more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on B more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. Filed alongside a separate lawsui more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule * Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security policy would give immigration of more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER SUPREME COURT BLOCKS U.S. POSTAL SERVICE'S UNLAWFUL MAIL VOTING RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement celebrating the Supreme Court's decision that blocks an unlawful rule that would have authorized the U.S. Postal Service to reject mail-in ballots. "The court's decision is a victory for voters, for democracy and for the rule of law in this  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply because they or a family member used help they we more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams * The Clarity Act Would Jeopardize State Attorneys General's Ability to Protect Investors from Scams and Frauds (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Sena more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST ANNOUNCES $2.3 MILLION IN FAA GRANTS FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIRPORTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grants totaling over $2.3 million to enhance safety and infrastructure improvements at Veterans Airport in Marion and MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah. "Southern Illinois is emerging as a transportation hub for our region, and Veterans Airport and MidA more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Chicago Condemns Fatal Police Shooting of Ayham Babidi, Demands Transparency and Accountability in Ongoing Investigation September 14, 2026 The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the fatal police shooting of 21-year-old Ayham Babidi in Des Plaines during what his family described as a mental health crisis.  more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 14 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * Cascade teen is Kid Captain for third Hawkeye football game * Born in Michigan with a rare heart defect, Beau Harvey underwent three open-heart surgeries before his health journey led to a heart transplant at University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital, the only hospital in Iowa that performs pediatric heart transplants. Beau was diagnosed before birth with hypoplastic right heart syndrome, a rare congenital defect in which  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd, League of Chicago Theatres Award $205,000 in Grants to Support the Arts * ComEd and the League of Chicago Theatres today announced the recipients of the 2026 Powering the Arts Grant Program. Celebrating its ninth year, the program is awarding a total of $205,000 to 19 nonprofit organizations across northern Illinois. These funds will support a range of arts initiatives, from youth creative development to engagi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Connecticut Wakesurfing Demonstration Advances Policymaker Education and Dialogue * On August 27, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) hosted Connecticut policymakers for an on-water wakesurfing demonstration at Candlewood East Marina. State Reps. Joe Canino, Kenneth Gucker, Arnold Jensen and Patrick Callahan participated in the event, which provided legislators an opportunity to experien more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers selects Rock Island, Illinois, resident for national award * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, selected Rock Island, Illinois, resident and St. Paul District environmental specialist Jesse Ray for its 2025 Planning Excellence Award. The Planning Excellence Award, or Planner of the Year Award, recognizes personnel exhibiting exceptional job performance. Ray received t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the SBA Office of Inspector General, a more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide * PHILADELPHIA, September 14, 2026-Nine Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. * Dana J. Ash - Products Liability/Business Litigation (Philadelphia) * Sean K. Burke - Products Liability/Toxic Torts (Washington, D.C.) * Sharon L. Caffrey - Mass Tort/Produ more PR

CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU's Mona Davenport earns AFA Sue Kraft Fussell Distinguished Service Award Sep-14-2026 News from The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) is excited to recognize the outstanding contributions of its members, colleagues, and programs by announcing its 2026 award recipients: Dr. Mona Y. Davenport earned the Sue Kraft Fussell Distinguished Service Awards. This award is presented more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * A Double-Barrel Threat to Public Health: EPA Rolls Back Standards While Data Centers Fuel a Midwest Gas Plant Boom ELPC statement on EPA's move to gut power plant climate standards and propose disclaiming its authority to limit them - CHICAGO - The Environmental Protection Agency announced today a final rule gutting technical requirements of its 2024 power plant carbon standards, and a proposal to disclaim its a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * First Production Contract Awarded for MQ-25A Stingray * The contract provides the funds for three LRIP Lot 1 MQ-25As and additional funding for the advanced acquisition of long lead components to support three LRIP Lot 2 MQ-25As. Initial deliveries from Lot 1 are expected to begin in 2029. "Awarding this first LRIP contract marks a pivotal transition from development to operational reality and is a testament to the focused effort of our joint government and indu more PR

LEWISTON, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Lewis-Clark State College posted the following news release: * * * Four candidates named for dean of LC State's CTE program * LEWISTON, Idaho - Four candidates have been named for the Lewis-Clark State College Career & Technical Education deanship. LC State faculty and staff are invited to attend candidate presentations on "Designing a Sustainable CTE Growth Model: Students, Employers, and Community as Shared Stakeholders." All presentations will take place on the LC State campus. The candidates and presentati more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Gravity to Bring Powerhouse Broadway Vocals to WIU Goldfarb Center * The Ribbon Cutting of the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts is at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 15. We hope you join us. [Download Print-Quality Image] MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - -Three West End divas known for portraying Elphaba in Wicked will take the stage at Western Illinois University's Goldfarb Center for the Performing Arts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, as part of th more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Hardin-Simmons Beats UW-La Crosse For Third Straight Time * Hardin-Simmons has UW-La Crosse's number. The Cowboys beat the Eagles for a third straight time, 28-20. Hardin-Simmons scored first and never trailed but had to overcome three lost fumbles in the victory. The win moves the Cowboys up to No. 12 in this week's AFCA Division III Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, while UW-La Crosse fell into a tie at No. 23.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Advances Legislation to Support America's Public Lands, Tribal Communities and Water Resources WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2026 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to implement commonsense land management, encourage investment in America's public lands, promote water quality research, conserve tribal cultural practices and deliver healthcare services to trib more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS COMMENT ON CY 2027 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSED RULE September 1, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Re: CMS-1848-P; CMS-2026-2377 - CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Dear Adm more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Chicago, Duckworth Visits Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park to Highlight Illinois's Leadership in Quantum Innovation * September 14, 2026 [CHICAGO, IL] -U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) last week visited Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) to tour the construction progress and meet with leaders from IQMP and PsiQuantum about opportunities to harness quantum innovation and strengthen national security. IQMP is a fi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * J O Hambro Capital Management Selects Northern Trust as Sole Provider of Outsourced Trading Services * Asset Servicing News | September 14, 2026 # Appointment Extends J O Hambro Capital Management's (JOHCM) Trading Reach Across Global Markets and Widens Liquidity Access for its Client Portfolios LONDON - Northern Trust's (Nasdaq: NTRS) Integrated Trading Solutions (ITS) out more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Centurium Capital on Mubadala's US$1 Billion Investment in Luckin Coffee * Kirkland & Ellis is representing Centurium Capital, a leading private equity investment firm with a primary focus on consumer, healthcare and technology sectors, in connection with Mubadala Investment Company's significant minority investment in Luckin Coffee Inc. (OTC: LKNCY). The transaction, announced on September 10, 20 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Genius Sports on Launch of New Athlete-Led Sports Media Company * Kirkland & Ellis advised Genius Sports on the formation of a new athlete-led sports media company launched by Genius Sports Limited, NBA All-Star Chris Paul and Words & Pictures. The venture combines Genius Sports' data and technology capabilities with the storytelling experience of Words & Pictures and Chris Paul's athlete perspect more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises VIP on Acquisition of Encompass Technologies * Kirkland & Ellis advised VIP, a leading technology partner to the food and beverage industry, on the acquisition of Encompass Technologies. The acquisition will strengthen VIP's commitment to delivering innovative technology across the food and beverage ecosystem and expands VIP's portfolio of technology capabilities and creates new opportunities for  more PR

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release: * * * Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products Kohl's is adding dedicated Babies"R"Us shops to 56 additional stores this September, bringing a focused selection of baby gear, nursery items, and gifting essentials to more communities nationwide. A Curated Destination for Growing Families The new shops feature a thoughtful lineup of go-to products from popular brands, including strollers, car seats, fe more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Lane Francis DuBois Selected as the 2026 Mary V. Gaver Scholarship Recipient * The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Lane Francis DuBois of Eugene, Oregon as the 2026 recipient of the Mary V. Gaver Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship was established to honor the memory of a past ALA president and Rutgers University professor, who made many contributions to library youth serv more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 11 Michigan Candidates for U.S. House * AFGE says endorsed candidates will fight for working people in Congress WASHINGTON -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of 11 Michigan candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 election. Four of the endorsed candidates are incumbents seeing reelection:  more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary * Lehigh ran out to a 30-0 lead in the second quarter against William & Mary and never looked back, winning handily, 44-20. The Mountain Hawks used a dominant rushing attack to win the game, running for 366 yards on 51 carries and averaging 7.2 yards per carry. The win moved Lehigh up to No. 7 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while the loss dropped William & Mary to No. 21. No. 1 M more PR

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Louisiana Modernizes Statewide Public Safety Response with $139 Million Motorola Solutions Contract In a major technology shift, state agencies migrate to Motorola Solutions for integrated mobile video, body cameras, digital evidence management and mission-critical network technology CHICAGO - Sept. 14, 2026 - Louisiana has awarded Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) a $139 million 10-year contract for mobile video, digital evidence management systems a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Loyola launches national search for next dean of Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health * A search committee of faculty, staff, and students will identify candidates for the next dean of Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health. Elaine Morrato, founding dean of Parkinson, announced in August that she would step down as dean effective September 1. Jenny O'Rourke, associate dean of academic affairs, is serving as  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Loyola launches University-Wide Student Success Strategy * Loyola University Chicago's new University-Wide Student Success Strategy is designed to strengthen student retention, graduation, career outcomes, and equity across the University. The strategy, developed over the 2025-26 academic year under the leadership of Fr. Michael Rozier, S.J., vice provost for strategic initiatives, directly advances Loyola's strategic plan, For the Greater more PR

ENCINO, California, Sept. 15 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Net-Leased Auto Shop Property in Grand Rapids, Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 14, 2026 - 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 Christian Brothers Automotive, a 5,810-square-foot automotive service property located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The property sold for $ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Mayer Brown's Matthew Chow named "Young Lawyer of the Year" at ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2026 Hong Kong - Mayer Brown is delighted to announce that Matthew Chow, a partner based in the firm's Hong Kong office, has been named "Young Lawyer of the Year" at the ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2026, one of the most prestigious legal award programs in Asia organized by Asian Legal Business, a Thomson Reuters publication. The award was presented at a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million Nationwide to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Powder Infant Formula Company Allegedly Sold Products Manufactured in Unsanitary Conditions at Michigan and Arizona Plants and Engaged in Alleged Cover-Up - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratorie more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Meet the Original Swimmers of the Chicago River with Shedd Aquarium Freshwater fishes are key indicators of a healthy habitat September 14, 2026 - This September, Shedd Aquarium shines a spotlight on some of the other swimmers in the Chicago River - around 60 types of freshwater fishes like largemouth bass, walleye, black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill and channel catfish. The bustling aquatic world is just below the surface. These animals have  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Member of the Team That Drafted Section 301 Joins Trade Experts Urging Court to Reject Overreaching Global Tariffs * WASHINGTON | Sept. 14, 2026 -The people who know Section 301 best are telling the U.S. Court of International Trade that the administration is using the statute in a way Congress never designed it to be used. Among those who filed is Ambassador Alan Wm. Wolff, who drafted the initial version of what became more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Midnight riders: Annual history tour takes Loyola students across Chicago by bike * Loyola University Chicago President Mark C. Reed pulled an all-nighter on Thursday. He wasn't in his office. Instead, he spent the night getting a crash course in Chicago history-cycling more than 30 miles across Chicago alongside more than 220 students, staff, and faculty during this year's Midnight Bike Ride. Begun in 1989 by Loyola history professor Timo more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials broad discretion to de more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Celebrates 25 Years Supporting Healthcare Access * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Suzie Foley compared the start of the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics to Hamilton's 'In the Room Where It Happened.' "There was a handful of people sitting around a hotel saying there's got to be a way that we can work together to fix this," said the executive director of Greenville Free Medic more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * National Safety Council Launches NSC SafetyAtlas * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, today announced the launch of NSC SafetyAtlas(tm), a platform that integrates safety training, credentials, resources and services from NSC, participating NSC Chapters and nonprofit and industry partners in a singular online destination. In the current safety landscape, organizations of more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * NLRB blocks union election due to Prime Healthcare's illegal interference with nurses' right to unionize * Today the National Labor Relations Board's Region 13 Office in Chicago moved to block the originally scheduled Sept. 17 NLRB union election at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill., in light of credible allegations that a free and fair election is not possible at this time due to Prime Healthcare's substantial and f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following written testimony by Steven Shannon, professor and head of the North Carolina State University Nuclear Engineering Department, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Brief synopsis of testimony * The deployment of a fleet of advanced nuclear reactors can be accelerated through support of advanced research and testing infrastructure, i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 10, 2026 Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards ATTN: Rulemakings Staff U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-001 RE: Comments on Proposed Rule - Reducing Barriers to Medical Use Licensing [NRC-2025-1237] Introduction Novartis Services, Inc. submits this letter on behalf of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and its affiliate more ST

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Announces Winner of 2026 Marion Martin Award * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council has announced this year's recipient of the Marion Martin Award, a recognition honoring women's accomplishments in safety. Karen LaRue is a health, safety and environmental leader at Procter & Gamble. With over 30 years in workplace safety, she has leveraged innovation, strategic leadership and a commitment to continuous improvemen more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Appoints Five New Members to Board of Directors * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council welcomed five new members to its board of directors during the annual board meeting at the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis. These new members will help provide strategic oversight for the organization and guide initiatives addressing some of the nation's most pressing workplace and roadway safety challenges. The  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Presents 2026 Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council has announced the recipients of the annual 2026 Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year Award, given to professional drivers in recognition of their driving record, including miles and years without a preventable crash. This year's recipients are: * Jerry Allen Jr., UPS, West North Central Region * Walter Atkin more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Presents the 2026 Distinguished Service to Safety Award * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council has honored four individuals with the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, the highest award given to safety professionals by NSC. After a rigorous application and review process, NSC recognized the following safety leaders: Adam L. Bates, Global EHS Vice President - Vibrantz Technologies Adam has demonstrated a fi more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement * New York City Bar Association Statement The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law. In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to obscure the identity of law enforcement officers, no more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM named to PEOPLE Magazine and Great Place To Work's 2026 Companies That Care List * Sixth consecutive recognition highlights the people-first culture that has shaped RSM for 100 years. CHICAGO - (Sept. 14, 2026) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of consulting, tax and assurance services for the middle market - has been named to the 2026 PEOPLE Companies That Care list, mark more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Rush University Medical Center posted the following news: * * * Rush receives $13.5 million gift to advance health equity mission * For one anonymous donor, Rush's health equity mission isn't an abstract idea -it's transforming people's lives. Encouraged by the meaningful difference their past giving has made, the donor wanted to do more. Now they've made a new $13.5 million gift to Rush University System for Health that will help West Side community members and Rush students facing some of life's most diffic more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Nominees * Anna St. John, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit * Gregory Carl Cook, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama * D. Adam Candeub, to be an Assistant Attorney General * John Peter Cronan, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission * Jason Manion, to be a Member of the United States  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Vi-Jon in Chapter 11 Case * On August 2, 2026, a Sidley team represented Vi-Jon, LLC (Vi-Jon), an American personal-care products provider and the oldest private label manufacturer in the United States, in its pre-arranged Chapter 11 filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The filing is intended to implement a comprehensive, consensual resolution of more than US$700 million i more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the FCC to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provide more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Sound Decisions: Acoustics Research Leads Goldwater Scholar to NASA and Beyond * Michigan Tech student Jennifer Celeste is going places in the specialized field of acoustics engineering, including conferences, a summer internship with NASA, and graduate school thanks to a prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Before coming to Michigan Technological University, Jennifer Celeste, a mechanical engineering junior, knew very little abou more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * State Senator Halpin to Speak at WIU Constitution Day Event * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University will host Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin (36th Senate District). In recognition of Constitution Day at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 in the University Union Capitol Room. Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787, a foundational moment in American democracy. The day serves as a reminder of more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * The reporting their universities didn't want Four college journalists speak out on the importance of standing up to administrators This story was originally published in the Student Press Report, a national news desk covering student media and journalism education in higher ed. It is supported by lead partners Student Press Law Center and Flytedesk, with secondary support from the Associated Collegiate Press, the Association more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Tax Lawyer Matt Donnelly Joins Kirkland Ellis * Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Matt Donnelly has joined the Firm as a partner in the Tax Practice Group. "Matt is an outstanding tax lawyer with a sophisticated transactional practice that is a perfect fit for Kirkland," said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland's Executive Committee. "His broad capabilities across M&A, private equity and financing will be a t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Tell Congress: Protect Boating Access Through the Legacy Restoration Fund * America's public lands and waters are central to recreational boating, fishing, and the outdoor experiences millions of families enjoy each year. But access to these places depends on the infrastructure that makes recreation possible -including boat ramps, docks, marinas, roads, campgrounds, and visitor facilities. NMMA is urgin more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti 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 help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require v more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release: * * * The Corn Dispute at the Heart of US-Mexico Agricultural Trade * #An Integrated Market There is significant market integration between the US and Mexico in the agricultural sector, which is a similar but distinct form of integration to wh more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 (TNSrep) -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Transparency is a key factor in global real estate investment growth: JLL study finds transaction volumes rose 64% in highly transparent markets JLL's 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index finds markets such as India, Vietnam and South Korea are driving transparency improvements through digitization and government reforms Key Takeaways * Transparency drives investment growth: Highly tran more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Launches Certification Program to Help Electric Vehicles Support the Power Grid * * UL Solutions has launched a new certification program for vehicle-to-grid technologies, which can allow electric vehicles to send power back to the grid when electricity demand is high or  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering issued the following news: * * * To teach quantum to teens, teachers reach for ice cream and cell phones By: Emily Ayshford Now in its sixth year, TeachQuantum helps teachers make quantum concepts accessible and engaging September 14, 2026 The teachers at James H. Bowen High School know how to get their students interested in abstract concepts like quantum science. The first step: use the right tools. That means lessons that incorporate ice  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * New Low-Waste Chemistry Method Breaks Down Tough-to-Recycle Plastics The method could help create plastic products with the best of both worlds by combining durability with an eco-friendly life cycle. September 14, 2026 A new recycling technique could help tackle a major challenge: breaking down some of the toughest plastics without generating large amounts of waste. A team led by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and Sandia Natio more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * William J. Edwards to be honored with the 2026 ABA Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights WASHINGTON, September 14, 2026 -- The American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights will honor Los Angeles attorney William ("Billy") J. Edwards with the Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights for his lifelong commitment and advocacy to advancing the rights, dignity and access to justice for people living with disabilities. Edwards is a deput more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Ranked No. 4 in Most Affordable College Towns By Realtor * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University has been named to the America's Most Affordable College Towns, by Realtor coming in at No. 4. "The recognition of Realtor of Macomb as one of America's Most Affordable College Towns underscores the value students find in coming to Western Illinois University. WIU offers an affordable, top-ranked academic experience and the best op more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Wrenches, teamwork and top talent: Ameren teams take on National Gas Rodeo * ST. LOUIS (Sept. 14, 2026) - Six Ameren teams will saddle up for a different kind of rodeo this week as they compete against the best natural gas journeymen from across the country at the 2026 National Gas Rodeo in Florence, Ky. Three teams from Missouri and three from Illinois will represent Ameren at the national competi more PR