MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the national security vulnerabilities in foreign GLP1 and peptide supply chains: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 17, 2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Secretary Rubio: We, the Attorneys General of Alabama and 19 other States, would first like to acknowledge the important work the National Security C more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * An Olympic Legacy: USU Researchers Outline Opportunities for Cleaner Air Ahead of 2034 Games * As Utah prepares to welcome the world for the 2034 Winter Olympics, three Utah State University researchers say the games could provide an opportunity to create lasting improvements to Utah's air quality. In a new article published in Sustainability and Climate Change, USU researchers Edwin Stafford, Roslynn Brain, and Randy Martin outline eight opportunities Utah cou more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * September 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut recentl more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Nebraska and a coalition of 47 other  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation. Raoul and the coalition filed to seek preliminary approval to distribute settle more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices * As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profits. For years, Oregon and a coalition of 47 other  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Press Releases Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General  more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Jumps to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Learning Communities, Remains Top 10 for First-Year Experiences Baylor bolsters its standing as a Top 50 private university, Top 100 national university By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations September 22, 2026 Baylor University's Learning Communities and First-Year Experiences remain firmly among the nation's Top 10 in the latest U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings. With Baylor's Learning Commun more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Utah Generates Nearly $4.5 Million in Revenue * SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management leased 35 parcels totaling 34,596 acres in Utah for $4,492,000 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state where parcels are located. This lease sale was conducted under the Working more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Charges for Bomb Threat Targeting Virginia Mosque, Urges Community Vigilance September 21, 2026 The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed charges brought against a Spotsylvania County, Virginia, man in connection with an alleged bomb threat made against the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Center. According to the Loudoun Cou more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Michigan Welcomes Charges Against Roseville Woman for Threats to Mosque, Dearborn Mayor September 21, 2026 The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed charges brought against a Roseville woman who allegedly threatened violence against a local mosque and Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud. According to stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis Calls for Investigation into Presidential Families' Business Dealings * Senator urges Judiciary Committee to examine use of presidential connections for private financial benefit WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL) calling for an investigation into the use of presidential family relationships for private financial benefit, pr more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Federal Judge Blocks Sweeping Reorganization of USDA * Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in a management-directed reassignment (MDR) letter that it plans to relocate 2,600 employees in the food assistance programs from the Washington, D.C. region to five new hubs across the country. These new hubs are in Indiana, North Carolina, Missouri, Co more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * High-Cost Rent-a-Bank Lending a Factor in One of Seven NC Bankruptcy Filings * DURHAM, NC - High-cost lenders continue to use out of state "Rent-a-Bank" partnerships to evade North Carolina interest rate caps and consumer protections, making it harder for households to meet their basic needs and build financial stability, according to a report issued today by the Durham-based Center for Responsible L more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 22 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU to Host 2026 Mountain West Marching Invitational at ICCU Dome * The invitational will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcasing approximately 25 marching bands performing precision drill, musicianship and visual artistry before judges and spectators. The event is open to the public, with admission $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available for purchase at the ICCU Dome on the day of the event. "The 2026 Mountain Wes more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Cornerstone Advisors and Clear Pointe Wealth Management SAN DIEGO - September 22, 2026 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that the financial advisors of Cornerstone Advisors and Clear Pointe Wealth Management have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms. The teams reported serving approximately $1 billion in assets/* and join LPL more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Mike Lee, Warren Davidson Urge Department of War to Adopt Clear Standards for Banned Substances * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) today authored a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and DoW General Counsel Earl Matthews urging the military reform the broken system used to ban certain substances and supplements for use by servicemembers, which has resulted in disciplinary action against innocent men more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Prescribed Burn Planned at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge * BRIGHAM CITY, Utah - Weather and national preparedness levels permitting, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to conduct a prescribed burn prescribed burn A prescribed burn is the controlled use of fire to restore wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire risk, or achieve other habitat management goals. We have been using prescribed burn techniques to imp more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: * * * Remarks by Director John A. Squires on the Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole: American Ingenuity and Economic Handshakes * Remarks as delivered John A. Squires Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and 60th Director of the USPTO Bayh-Dole Coalition's release of its new report, "Measuring the Impact of American Innovation" The Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole: American Ingenuity and Economic Handshakes (Or more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains Funding will help small manufacturers scale production and support strategic priorities September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it awarded $8.9 million in grants across 18 organizations through its Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program. Grantees will receive up to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and startups with specialized training, mentoring, and  more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Sept. 23 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * Semiconductor, nuclear industries poised for green boost thanks to chemistry breakthrough * CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University scientists have patented a better and more eco-friendly process for separating two metals that are critical in their pure forms for the semiconductor and atomic energy industries. Researchers in the OSU College of Science used a water-based solution rather than a toxic organic solvent to separate zirconium, vital  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Sept. 24, 2026, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Member Statements * Mike Crapo (R - ID) * Ron Wyden (D - OR) Witnesses: * Gerard Klomp, of Utah, to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services; * James Gadwood, of Maryland, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury; * Ge Bai, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Medical Flight Network Awards Nearly $5.2 Million in Donated Flights, Bringing Patients Closer to Life-Changing Care * Today, Southwest Airlines announced nearly $5.2 million in donated flights across 83 hospitals and medical transportation organizations through its Medical Flight Network for the 2026-2027 grant year- the largest single cohort in the program's history. The Medical Flight Network connects patient more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Lab to Provide Deep Space Communications for NASA Moon Mission * SALT LAKE CITY -Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory announced at the 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference that it has been selected by Advanced Space LLC to provide deep space communications and time-keeping technology for NASA's CAPSTONE 02 mission. This technology demonstration will further develop autonomous navigation, spacecraft-to-spacecraft communications and p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Michael K. Young, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, from a Sept. 17, 2026, hearing from a Sept. 17, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of the Committee, it is an honor to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to be the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia. I am deeply grateful for the confidence and trust President Trump and Se more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Energy Selects Two Colorado Companies For Important Geothermal Data Collection Efforts * DENVER \- The U.S. Department of Energy's Geothermal Energy Office recently announced support for 21 initiatives to expand geothermal energy across the United States, by collecting new subsurface data that will help deploy more affordable and reliable geothermal energy across the country. Two Colorado-based companies, DAVINCI EP LLC an more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU to Feature Connection, Education, Celebration at National Hispanic Heritage Month Events * LOGAN -Utah State University's Heritage & Culture team is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of free events. The celebrations, beginning Sept. 29, will honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latin American communities. A National Hispanic Heritage Month program will take place on from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 29 in t more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU's 2026 Employee Appreciation Day Schedule Announced * The USU Office of Human Resources has announced events for Utah State University's Employee Appreciation Day on Oct. 2. Logan campus activities will be hosted at Maverik Stadium, with specific statewide campus activities listed below. Employees must bring their USU ID card or Ato access the event. #Logan Campus Activities * Pulled pork sandwiches, drinks, and Aggie Ice Cream. * Flu shot clinic. *  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah State University Surpasses Fundraising Goals With More Than $79 Million Raised Over Past Year * Utah State University achieved a remarkable fundraising milestone, securing $79.2 million through nearly 40,000 contributions from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026 -a significant rise in donations since 2019. Gifts came from more than 10,000 donors, including a record 17 gifts of $1 million or more. At the same time, more than $13.5 million came from donations unde more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and territories, the U.S. District Court for the Distri more PR