FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release: * * * 7 ways to prep your lawn, garden and trees for fall and winter * Contact for reporters: Jennifer Dimas (970) 988-4265 jennifer.dimas@colostate.edu Late summer thunderstorms have done little to change Colorado's drought outlook. Residents who saw their lawns, gardens and trees struggle during a warm, dry year now face continued water restrictions and, for Denver Water customers, a mandate to shut off sprinklers starting Oct. 1. Then more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule (PDF), 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 dis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending Dear Majority Leader Thune and Minority Leader Sch more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable John Joyce, MD U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Kim more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Leader Neguse Issues Statement After Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Plan to Limit Mail-In Voting * Washington, D.C. -Today, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse, Chair of House Democrats' Litigation Task Force, issued the following statement: "House Democrats took our fight against Donald Trump's disastrous attempt to impose unworkable restrictions on mail-in voting to the highest court in the land-and won. We'll never stop fighti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Leader Neguse, Chair of Litigation Task Force, Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database * Washington, D.C. -For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration's ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administration and create chaos in the upco more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 14 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition to Secure Yet Another Win in USPS Election Rule Case, Supreme Court Decision Ensures USPS Will Not Disrupt 2026 Voting by Mail * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the Supreme Court has blocked a new rule by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would have undermined vote-by-mail systems ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Attorney Gen more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Durango doctor for allegedly defrauding Colorado Medicaid of more than $374,000 * Sept. 15, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit under the Colorado Medicaid False Claims Act against Durango physician Daniel Caplin, alleging he knowingly billed the state's Medicaid program more than $374,000 for opioid addiction treatment services after his clinic lost the controlled substance  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 15 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Auden Schendler of Protect Our Winters to speak at Montana State's Sustainability Summit * BOZEMAN -Montana State University's sustainability office is hosting a Sustainability Summit on campus that is free and open to the public. The summit will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and will include a slate of sustainability-focused tours, workshops and a keynote speaker. On the agenda is: * 9 a.m.: A fire safety workshop with the U.S. Forest Service and more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Celebrates 2026 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovation Award Winners * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management celebrates the winners of the 2026 Rangeland Stewardship and Innovation Awards, which recognize exemplary management, creative use of technology, and outstanding accomplishments to restore and maintain the health of public rangelands. The awards will be presented tomorrow at a ceremony hosted by the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation Warns of Shallow Conditions During Lake Mohave Seasonal Drawdown Sep 15, 2026 BOULDER CITY, Nev. -- The Bureau of Reclamation urges boaters and other recreational users to exercise increased caution on Lake Mohave throughout fall and early winter as planned seasonal water level reductions create unusually shallow areas and shifting river conditions. Lake Mohave will steadily decline to an elevation of about more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Federal Indictment of Colorado Man for Online Threats Against American Muslims September 15, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the federal indictment of a Thornton, Colorado, man who allegedly made violent threats against American Muslims, law enforcement, judges, federal agents, and Muslims. On Monday, the U.S. Attorn more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. California Department of Public Health MS 8600 P.O. Box 997375 Sacramento, CA 95899-7375 916) 928-8500 CDPH.ca.gov September 14, 2026 Via Federal Rulemaking Portal To: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Request for Information; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Regulations RIN 0938-AW more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 15 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts, Enhance American Travel, and Support Energy Affordability Sep 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor for 15 bills aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of Americans ac more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 15 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * CLAS chemists unlock new possibilities for rare-earth metal * Why It Matters The study shows it is possible to make terbium, a rare-earth metal used in electronics, medical imaging, and other technologies, easier and less expensive to separate and study. It also could open new areas of use, such as in quantum technologies, the unseen world of atoms and smaller constituents that could be a frontier for advances in comput more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Tech and RK Steel, LLC Announce Workforce Pipeline Partnership * GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -Colorado Mesa University Tech (CMU Tech) has welcomed RK Steel, LLC as a new education-to-workforce pipeline partner, strengthening connections between career-focused education and Colorado workforce needs. The partnership brings together CMU Tech's hands-on technical education, specifically in the welding industry, and RK Steel, LLC's industry expertise  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 16 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Colo. school district stops coach-directed prayer following FFRF complaint The Freedom From Religion Foundation has convinced Colorado's second-largest school district to address a constitutional violation involving school-sponsored prayer at an official athletics event. A concerned Jeffco Public Schools system parent reported that the May 12 Bear Creek High School annual track team awards banquet included a stud more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 16 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State Jena Griswold Encourages Coloradans to Receive Ballot Updates Using BallotTrax September 15, 2026 Denver, - Colorado voters in all 64 counties can track their ballot for the 2026 General Election using BallotTrax, a program that was implemented statewide by Secretary of State Jena Griswold in 2020. "BallotTrax allows voters to follow their ballot from the time it is sent to when it is counted," said Secretary Griswold.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. State Representative Chair: ELIZA HAMRICK House Services Committee Colorado State Capitol Pension Review Subcommittee 200 East Colfax Avenue, Room 307 Member: Denver, Colorado 80203 Education Committee Office: 303-866-3706 Health & Human Services Email: eliza.hamrick.house@coleg.gov Committee Pension Review Commission September 15, 2026 ACF Proposed Ru more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Joins Effort Calling Out Trump's Attempt to Dismantle Head Start * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), today joined fellow members of the Democratic Women's Caucus in calling out the Trump Administration's latest effort to dismantle Head Start, a critical program that provides early education, health services, and other support to children and families across the country. In a letter to th more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Jeffrey M. Schwartz to the 8th Judicial District Court and Michael M. Perez to the Weld County Court in the 19th Judicial District * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Jeffrey M. Schwartz to the 8th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Juan G. Villasenor and is effective immediately. Governor Polis also appointed Michael M. Perez to the Weld County Court in the 19th  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Celebrates Colorado StartUp Week, Encourages Next Generation of Entrepreneurs * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis joined entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives at Colorado StartUp Week to launch the 15th annual statewide event and highlight Colorado's unique entrepreneurial spirit. "Coloradans are building some of the most successful companies in the world out of garages, basements, and coworking spaces right here in our state. more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court Blocking the Trump Administration's Efforts to Make it Harder for Americans and Coloradans to Vote * DENVER - Today, the United States Supreme Court blocked the Trump Administration's efforts to weaponize the United States Postal Service and make it harder for Americans and Coloradans to vote in this year's upcoming midterm election. "This Supreme Court decision is good news for our democrac more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU and Cafe Bustelo(r) announce 25 El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship Recipients * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Cafe Bustelo(r) are proud to announce the 25 recipients of the Cafe Bustelo(r) El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. Each student, representing a HACU-member institution, will receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their continued ed more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on EPA's Decision to Erase Climate Pollution Limits from Power Plants * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement blasting the Trump administration's decision to roll back the EPA limits on pollution from power plants. "Climate change is real and worsening Colorado's drought and wildfires. The EPA had a rule in place to limit pollution from the largest polluters to address cli more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Ruling * Hickenlooper filed amicus brief with court regarding case WASHINGTON - This evening, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the legality of President Trump's executive order and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule that imposes unconstitutional, unworkable restrictions on mail-in voting, including requiring states to pro more PR

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 15 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * How prescribing physical activity for cancer could be a gamechanger * Everyone knows someone with cancer, but few consider exercise as a treatment option, as no protocol exists in SA. PhD student Cherien Roux aims to change that. "I came back to South Africa with a goal. My mother had breast cancer..." Cherien was in high school when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her mother endured debilitating but necessary chemoth more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * How will Colorado River cuts affect housing prices? A Loyola expert explains * What's the best way to curb water use in households and businesses served by the Colorado River? Benjamin Edelstein, an assistant professor of economics in the Quinlan School of Business, suggests it's by letting the market do what the market does best. "As an economist, I believe, deep down, you can put a value on water. It's at least as valuable as what you're more PR

STERLING, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association posted the following news release: * * * ICCFA Celebrates the Next Generation of Deathcare Leaders with 2026 40 Under 40 Awards * Sterling, Va. (September 15, 2026) - The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 40 Under 40 Award, recognizing 40 emerging leaders who are making a meaningful impact on the deathcare profession. Selected from nom more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Sept. 9, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requir more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 (TNSrep) -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * New Study Lands as Supreme Court Weighs Whether Cities Must Pay for Property Destroyed by Police First nationwide data on law enforcement property damage suggest compensating victims would barely register in municipal budgets IJ is a public interest law firm. We represent clients free of charge in cutting-edge litigation defending vital constitutional rights. You can join us by supporting our work here: ij.org/suppo more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera Highlights Colorado's Leadership in Clean Energy at Uplight Ribbon Cutting * BOULDER - Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera highlighted Colorado's growing clean energy industry at Uplight, a clean energy based software company in Boulder. The Lt. Governor celebrates new investments from Octopus Energy, a global clean energy and technology company that supplies renewable power and provides smart energy software.  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 14 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Music Education Student Finds Her Rhythm at Samford * As members of the Marching Bulldogs move across the practice field, a yellow Labrador retriever named Goose keeps pace nearby. Wearing protective gear during rehearsals and attentively watching his handler, Goose has quickly become a familiar face among band members. Some have even affectionately dubbed him the band's unofficial mascot. Goose is much more than a beloved companion. He is a highly more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * NHL on TNT to Drop the Puck on 2026-27 Season with Opening Night Studio Show at Stateside Live! in Philadelphia * TNT Sports will open its sixth season of NHL on TNT from Stateside Live! in Philadelphia, prior to the highly anticipated season-opening showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, September 30, with on-site coverage beginning at 6 p.m. ET prior to live  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * NIH awards multi-university team over $4M to improve women's health * Backed by a new $4.6 million award from the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, Michigan State University researchers are launching a novel project to transform how medications are developed and prescribed for women. This is the first installment of an award worth up to $12.8 million over three years. Researchers from Rutgers, Emory, Tulane, University of Colorado Anschutz, U more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Health, and Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Erica Schwartz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable Erica Schwartz Director Centers for Disease Control an more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * September 2026 Board of Regents Meeting Recap * The University of Colorado Board of Regents held its first meeting of the 2026-27 academic year at CU Anschutz on Sept. 10 and 11. The meeting included campus and committee updates, a presentation on the CU system strategic plan, and a 2026-27 fall enrollment update. Campus Update Presented by Chancellor Kenneth T. Christensen Chancellor Kenneth T. Christensen, PhD, provided an enrollment update specif more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Republicans Have Delivered a Secure Border, Safe Streets, More Affordable Prescription Drugs, and Common Sense * WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans' record of success in the 119th Congress and reminded people of the disastrous Democrat record during the Biden-Harris Administration. Speaker Johnson also condemned Congressional Democra more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Republicans Have Delivered a Secure Border, Safe Streets, More Affordable Prescription Drugs, and Common Sense * "While Democrats are offering nothing more than grievance politics." WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson highlighted House Republicans' record of success in the 119th Congress and reminded people of the disastrous Democrat record during more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 16 -- The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability issued the following news: * * * A new approach to showing when and where wildfire smoke carries toxic metals Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm's way. September 14, 2026 By Tara Roberts In brief * Researchers are prototyping filters and sensors on firetrucks that provide real-time measurements of temperature, humidity, and toxic  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Marks 20 Years of Pediatric Care Rankings with the 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals * Summary * 90 children's hospitals recognized across 34 states and Washington, D.C., for exceptional pediatric care. * 11 pediatric medical specialties evaluated, including the third annual evaluation of pediatric and adolescent behavioral health programs. * 11 leadi more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Sept. 16 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Office of Research looks back on another successful year September 15, 2026 UCCS is reflecting on research initiatives over the past academic year that are spotlighted in the Celebrating Research 2025-2026 guide. With seven faculty members hitting external funding milestones, nearly 300 students supported through the Center for Student Research, dozens of books and hundreds of journal articles published and many grants awarded, UCCS more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Stops Trump Administration's Illegal USPS Mail Voting Rule Supreme Court rules in favor of coalition, blocking chaotic and burdensome requirements on Virginia's vote-by-mail systems ahead of 2026 midterms - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania won in the Supreme Court, following the decision to leave in place a lower court order  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative This year's collaborative includes 16 faculty members representing a variety of disciplines. By Brian Laubscher September 15, 2026 The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) at Washington and Lee University has announced the members of its fifth CBL Faculty Collaborative, who will receive training and work with students and community leaders to strengthen partnerships  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 15 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * What 3D Graphics & Animation Students Learn at CU Denver * Not many people can say they achieved the career of their childhood dreams, but Noah Kentwortz is among the select few who can. Growing up in northern Colorado, Kentwortz always wanted to help make movies. He couldn't afford a camera of his own, so he enacted the scenes he envisioned in the theater mode of his video games, which allows players to capture a screen recording of play sequences. N more PR