TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news: * * * 'U.S. News & World Report' Recognizes Four Shriners Children's Locations for Excellence in Pediatric Orthopedics * Shriners Children's has once again been featured on U.S. News & World Report's prestigious list of the nation's top children's hospitals, with four locations from the international nonprofit healthcare system earning a spot in this year's pediatric orthopedics rankings. The publication's "2026-2027 Best Chil more PR

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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * A Temporary Reprieve for Hemp-THC Products... But what now? * On September 2, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a short-term government funding bill (H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) that pushes back the scheduled federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products from November 12 to December 11, 2026. Although this was welcome news for stakeholders in the multi-billion dollar national hemp- 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. 16 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * BRANDEIS CENTER SECURES VICTORY FOR JEWISH PRATT INSTITUTE PROFESSOR REPEATEDLY HARASSED AND TARGETED Following months of Brandeis Center advocacy, Pratt finds student responsible for discriminatory harassment, strengthens protections for Jewish faculty member Washington D.C. - Following consistent complaints by the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, the Pratt Institute has found a student responsible fo 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 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Hate Crime and Harassment Charges Following Hate Incident Targeting Washington State Mosque September 15, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed law enforcement's decision to pursue hate crime charges against a suspect accused of harassing community members, uttering anti-Islamic threats, and attempting to break into a Washi more PR

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

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 15 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Delaware Game/Concert Early Campus Modifications * Dear Faculty and Staff, Country music star Tyler Hubbard will perform a one-hour, FREE pregame concert on the Lower South Lawn prior to the Hilltoppers' home football game vs. Delaware on Tuesday, October 27. From his multi-platinum success with Florida Georgia Line to his remarkable solo career amassing more than two billion streams to date, Tyler Hubbard has established himself as one of co more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Sept. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * DraftKings donates $50,000 to help fuel DAV's Transportation Network * ERLANGER, Ky. - DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is proud to announce a new collaboration with DraftKings through its DraftKings SERVES program, which includes a $50,000 donation to support the DAV Transportation Network as part of the DraftKings Gameday activation-a one-day nationwide celebration that offered free gas to passenger vehicles at select g more PR

WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Sept. 15 -- Grace College posted the following news: * * * Grace College to Host Skye Peterson & Joel Ansett on Oct. 3 * Grace College will welcome acclaimed singer-songwriters Skye Peterson and Joel Ansett -two distinctive voices in contemporary Christian music -to Rodeheaver Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 3. The concert, titled "An Evening of Songs & Stories," will be an experience featuring beautiful music, contemplative worship and connection. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the music will begin at 8 p.m. The concert co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Energy and Commerce Bills to Safeguard Communities, Lower Energy Costs, and Protect AM Radio Sep 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued a statement following House passage of 14 bills. "Today, the House passed vital legislation that aims to protect Americans from illicit drug threats, se more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 15 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Kentucky State hosts State Extension Advisory Council * Meeting emphasizes strengthening families, ensuring food quality and access, and improving the health of Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. -Kentucky State University hosted the Kentucky Extension Advisory Council on Sept. 10, bringing Extension professionals and volunteer leaders together to share their work and consider how Cooperative Extension can better serve the Commonwealth through 2030. The su more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 16 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Education Glossary: Personalized, Competency-based Learning Common terms and phrases KnowledgeWorks uses when talking about personalized, competency-based learning environments September 15, 2026 - This education glossary from KnowledgeWorks defines commonly used terms related to personalized learning, competency based learning, student-centered learning and more. These definitions reflect the language KnowledgeWorks uses in research, thought leadership and w more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 15 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Land & Roots series helps Louisville families protect inherited property * Five-part Kentucky State and Louisville Metro partnership responds to hundreds of properties with unresolved ownership FRANKFORT, Ky. -Across Louisville, an estimated 327 properties remain in deceased owners' names, leaving families to navigate questions of title, succession, and long-term ownership, according to the Louisville Metro Office of Housing and Community Developmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago - "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for the first time, photography surveys that capture an expansive and evocat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Massie Forces Vote to Impeach Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth * Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C.- Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces he is forcing a vote in the House of Representatives to impeach Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth. Among his charges, Rep. Massie asserts that Secretary Hegseth is operating in contravention of three specific provisions of the War Powers Resolutio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, to Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO Patricia E. Harris: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 Ms. Patricia E. Harris Chief Executive Officer Bloomberg Philanthropies 25 East 78th Street New York, NY 10075 Dear Ms. Harris: The Committee on Ov more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release: * * * Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus * JERSEY CITY, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Saint Peter's University announced that it welcomed a record-setting number of new students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a historic milestone that reflects the University's growing momentum, expanding appeal and enduring commitment to delivering an exceptional, transformative education. This growth f more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 14 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Debate Duo Wins Novice Division to Open Debate Competition Season * Maggi Kimbrell and Elise Eichholtz Samford University debaters Maggi Kimbrell, a junior political science major, and Elise Eichholtz, a junior philosophy major, opened the 2026-27 debate season with an undefeated run, winning the novice division at the George Mason University season opener. Competing virtually against nearly 30 teams from universities across the country,  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following letter 133 news organizations to Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California: Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor of California 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Support for Assemblymember Christopher M. Ward's Community NEWS Act (AB 2222) Dear Governor Newsom: We write to respectfully recommend enacting Assembly Bill 2222, also known as the Community Newsroom Employment and more PR

BLUE ASH, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College posted the following news: * * * UC Blue Ash celebrates five straight years of enrollment growth * The University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College is welcoming its largest incoming class as it increases its student enrollment for the fifth consecutive year and helps the University of Cincinnati set yet another enrollment record. The official numbers for the fall 2026 semester show that UC Blue Ash College grew its enrollment by 3.7% over last fall to reach a total of 5 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Update From Senator Mitch McConnell * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement: "Today, I'll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June. I'm really looking forward to being back on the Senate floor and seeing my colleagues. "My recovery has been a long and often frustrating process, and the lingering effects of childhood polio haven't made it any easier. I'm still not quite bac more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Joins Four Virginia Institutions in NEH Grant to Preserve Revolutionary-Era Collections The grant will fund conservation and digitization of collections documenting Virginia's role in the nation's founding. By Brian Laubscher September 15, 2026 Washington and Lee University is one of five Virginia institutions selected to share a $749,939 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to conserve and digitize collections documen more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 15 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 15 through Saturday, October 3. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, September 15 9 a.m.: ORCA Seminar Series. Registration is required. The Commons at Helm Library, room 3002 and 3008 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House sent to the Senate the nominations of 41 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations Sent to the Senate Nominations & Appointments September 14, 2026 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Samuel D. Adkisson, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Philip Axt, of North Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota. Daniel Lewis Ballou, of Kentucky, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern D more PR