WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Annual Achievement Award Winners Announced at CCA Annual Convention September 16, 2026 New Orleans, LA - Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) today announced the winners of its 2026 Annual Achievement Awards onstage at the CCA Annual Convention. The awards recognize industry and community contributions from individuals, carriers, and associates in the communications service provider market. CCA's Annual Convention takes place Septem more PR

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Sept. 16 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * Alumni News Roundup - September 16, 2026 * Mary Ardery '15 was honored by the 2026 Indiana Authors Awards as the Debut Winner for her poetry "Level Watch." Bennett Ayres '00 was honored by the 2026 Indiana Authors Awards as the Drama Winner for his play "And I Will Follow." Nate Baker '18 promoted to associate head track and field coach at University of Louisiana Monroe. Gil Duran '98 has penned a New York Times Bestseller in "The Nerd Reich." Gretchen  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan TWICE Act Championed by Reps. Carter, Higgins Passes in the House * Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that the bipartisan TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act introduced by himself and Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program by assisting those currently in Federal, State, or local more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kennedy Launch Bipartisan Senate Creators Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Kennedy (R-LA) launched the Senate Creators Caucus, a first-of-its-kind, bipartisan effort to recognize and engage creators shaping public conversation for millions of Americans. The new caucus highlights the growing creator economy and the role that creators play in elevating cultural, social, and political issues. To mark th more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Career Opportunities are Endless at the UAPB Fall 2026 Career Summit * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces the 2026 Fall Career Summit on Wednesday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER), on the UAPB campus. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY This year, 66 organizations representing business and industry, government agencies, gradu more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 17 -- Dillard University issued the following news: * * * Dillard Nursing Student, Michelle Elizabeth Snowden Named Louisiana Student Nurse of the Year September 15, 2026 Dillard University senior nursing major Michelle Elizabeth Snowden has been named Louisiana Student Nurse of the Year by the Louisiana Nurses Foundation (LNF). Ms. Snowden received the honor during the 2026 Nightingale Awards & Gala, held August 22, 2026, at L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge. A native of New Orleans and graduate of Sophie B 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. FUTURE ENTHEOGENIC MEDICINES LLC (F.E.M.) | PUBLIC COMMENT Docket FDA-2026-N-7542 | Page 1 PUBLIC COMMENT Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542 | 91 FR 43095 Submitted by Future Entheogenic Medicines LLC (F.E.M.) Representative Gaetano G.M. Lardieri, Special Executive Advisor and Co-Founder Date Septe more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act * WASHINGTON -Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which ensures all new vehicles are equipped with AM radio. "When disaster strikes - especially in hurricane and tornado-prone states like Louisiana - local communities rely on AM radio to deliver accurate, up-to-date information and critical safety alerts," Speaker more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Pass the Ratepayer Protection Act * Legislation ensures companies building data centers are responsible for the electricity and infrastructure upgrades necessary to power them WASHINGTON -Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed Rep. Gabe Evans' Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation to ensure companies building large data centers - not hardworking American families - are responsible more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Put Maximum Pressure on Putin's War Machin * House Republicans passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, sending it to President Trump's desk WASHINGTON -Tonight, House Republicans passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation to impose sanctions targeting Russia's war machine and countries who aid Russia's war against Ukraine. Despite this legislation rec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Salazar, Carter Launch Bipartisan MoMEntS Caucus to Champion America's Creative and Entertainment Economy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) launched the bipartisan Movies, Music, Entertainment, & Sports (MoMEntS) Caucus, a forum to educate and engage Members of Congress on issues affecting America's creative and entertainment economy. The caucus is co-chaired by Reps. Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Rep.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Booker launch bipartisan Senate Creators Caucus * Watch the Senate Creators Caucus Launch here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) launched the bipartisan Senate Creators Caucus to support America's creator economy and give creators a stronger voice in Congress. The Senate Creators Caucus will bring together lawmakers and digital creators to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Americans wh more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 16 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Chemical engineering student selected as AIChE Southwest Regional Chair September 16, 2026 | By April Thompson Lamar University chemical engineering student Layali Abusaleh has been selected to serve as Southwest regional chair for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Executive Student Committee for the 2026-27 academic year. In the role, Abusaleh will serve as the student leader for AIChE's Southwest Region, representing and supporting 11 univer more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Urges Congressional Black Caucus Leaders to Prioritize Election Protection * Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) participated in a press conference to kick off the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's (CBCF) 55th Annual Legislative Conference, a five-day convening of leaders, researchers, legislators, advocates, organizers, and members of the community to discuss policies that further racial justice for Black peop more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS to set another summer record with more than 1,600 graduates * SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport set a second straight summer graduation record with more than 1,622 college degrees conferred, besting its previous mark by about 70 graduates. The University will ceremoniously award those degrees Friday at two summer graduation ceremonies at Brookshire Grocery Arena. LSUS graduates more students in their summer semester than any ot more PR

AUBURN, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news: * * * MassMEP Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funding to Support Massachusetts Manufacturers * Funding is part of more than $30 million NIST is investing in Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers across 11 states and Puerto Rico AUBURN, MA. -September 16, 2026 -The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) has been awarded $2,959,870 in federal funding through the National Inst more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 17 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * Lamar University and Edmonds College Programs Receive CFLE Approval September 16, 2026 Degree programs at Lamar University and Edmonds College are now approved by NCFR as meeting the criteria for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential. The Bachelor of Science in Family Science at Lamar University provides an in-depth exploration of interrelationships among a family and its connection to a larger community, the socializat more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * National study finds violence affects millions across US with links to health, economic hardship * A new national study reveals the widespread reach of violence across the United States, finding that more than half of U.S. adults have experienced physical violence and nearly half have experienced sexual violence in their lifetimes. The U.S. National Study on Violence Experiences Across the Lifespan also shows stark disparities in who experiences v more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * New Gulf-wide study explores the mysteries of two popular fish: cobia and tripletail * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing Among thousands of fish species found in the Gulf, two have captured the attention of USF Assistant Professor Lucas Griffin -cobia and tripletail. Both species can weigh up to 40 pounds and are known for their culinary value. Through federal and state funding, Griffin and his collaborators in Florida are tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows * 09.15.26 # #94% of Division I programs are in the red, spending more than they generate; schools faced approx. 300% higher costs for recruiting, equipment, and coaching since 2005; Universities and state governments are footing the bill, boosting spending by $520 million across 53 Power Four athletic programs alone in 2025 vs. 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way * Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor about the Ratepayer Protection Act and the importance of local communities, not the federal government, deciding whether to embrace data centers. Leader Scalise highlighted examples in Louisiana and Virginia where AI infrastructure has generated significant economic benefit to the community more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: America Can Embrace New Technology the Right Way * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor about the Ratepayer Protection Act and the importance of local communities, not the federal government, deciding whether to embrace data centers. Leader Scalise highlighted examples in Louisiana and Virginia where AI infrastructure has generated significant economic benefit to the community more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * 09.16.2026 Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Confirmation Hearing on Nominations for Deputy HHS Secretary, Surgeon General, and SAMHSA WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's confirmation hearing for the nominations of Chris Klomp to be Deputy Sec more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech receives NSF grant to prepare students for AI workforce * Artificial intelligence isn't replacing the need for computer scientists, but it's changing what they need to know -and Tennessee Tech University is preparing students for that changing workforce early in their college careers. Department of Computer Science has received nearly $175,000 from the National Science Foundation as part of a multi-year, multi-insti 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. September 14, 2026 Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of General Counsel, Regulations Division 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Online via: www.regulations.gov RE: Texas General Land Office Comments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Notice on Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Strengthening Federal Oversight of Taxpayer-Funded Programs Many major federal programs, including Medicaid, SNAP, disaster assistance and small business programs, are federally funded but administered by state or local governments, leaving them vulnerable to fraud. As we saw in Minnesota, when state officials fail  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Tulane Law Professor Receives Grant to Study the Legal Challenges of Surveillance Pricing * Companies know more about you than you might think: what you browse, what you buy and potentially even what you're willing to pay. Increasingly, that data can help determine the price you see on your screen. The practice is known as "surveillance pricing," and as businesses increasingly use algorithms and customer data to individually tailor prices and  more PR

MONROE, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- The University of Louisiana Monroe campus posted the following news: * * * ULM VAPA faculty perform at international conferences in South Korea and Poland * CAPTION: Two ULM music professors performed internationally in the summer of 2026. Scot Humes, DMA (left), performed in South Korea, while James Boldin, DMA (right), performed in Poland. MONROE, La. - Two University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual and Performing Arts faculty members performed abroad during the summer of 2026. Scot Humes, DMA, and Jam more PR

FARMINGTON, Maine, Sept. 17 -- The University of Maine Farmington campus issued the following news: * * * UMF announces top level leadership positions for 2026-27 By April Mulherin FARMINGTON, ME (September 16, 2026)--University of Maine at Farmington President Joseph McDonnell announced new UMF senior leadership for the 2026-27 academic year. Dr. Pamela MacRae has been appointed UMF Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, as of July 1, 2026. She has served as a university administrator in both a largely residential campus as wel more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG's Speech and Hearing Center Celebrates 20 Years of Audiology Externs * Every year, audiology graduate students from across the country come to the UNCG Speech and Hearing Center (SHC) for an immersive experience that serves as the final step between the classroom and professional practice. While the clinic provides essential speech, language, and hearing services to clients in three states, it also plays a vital r more PR