CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 24 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL Mexico City pregame entertainment announced Sep 23, 2026 The National Football League today announced that acclaimed Musica Mexicana artist Majo Aguilar and Oakland-born Blaxicana singer-songwriter MXKA will perform the national anthems of Mexico and the United States prior to the 2026 NFL Mexico City Game between the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 7:20 p.m. CT (8:20 p.m. ET) at Estadio Banorte. Majo Aguilar wi more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 24 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Seven Arrests Made by Medicaid Fraud Control Unit * #Griffin: 'Arkansas's MFCU continues their exemplary work ensuring bad actors attempting to defraud Medicaid or abuse our vulnerable populations are held accountable' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing seven recent arrests made by his office's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU): "These cases- more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Biology professor named director of global engagement September 24, 2026 Dr. Chris Havran, professor of biological sciences in Campbell University's College of Arts & Sciences, has been named director of global engagement, effective Jan. 1. In the new role, Havran will lead initiatives to expand Campbell's Study Abroad program, strengthen global partnerships and promote intercultural competency throughout the university and community. Havran joine more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Joins Erin Talks Money Podcast to Discuss Future of Social Security, Answer Americans' Questions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) joined Erin Moriarity of Erin Talks Money to answer Americans' questions about the future of Social Security, what happens if Congress fails to act, and what can be done to strengthen the program for current and future retirees. Cassidy discussed his proposal for a separate investment fund more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * College of Business challenges students to launch their first business during Freshman Night * Louisiana Tech University College of Business freshmen used technology and AI to turn ideas into marketable businesses in a matter of hours during Freshman Night on September 10. The evening centered on the Whopathon, an interactive workshop powered by Whop, a digital commerce platform that enables entrepreneurs to launch and manage online businesses. Markin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet basic needs of their students by establishing a $1 billion competitive grant  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * De La Cruz Leads Fight Against Mealybug * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced the Combatting Pasture Mealybug Act. The bill directs the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study the impact of the pasture mealybug and provide Congress with recommended strategies that the Federal Government can quickly deploy to contain the invasive pest. Original co-sponsors of the legislation include Representat more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 25 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF Action Fund announces partnership with Planned Parenthood Great Plains Votes September 24, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund continues to play a critical role in supporting abortion rights across the country. That's why it is supporting the work of Planned Parenthood Great Plains more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Immigration Council issued the following news release: * * * Fifth Circuit Hears Major Case Over Right to Challenge Immigration Detention * Case will determine whether longtime U.S. residents can be detained without a meaningful opportunity to ask a judge for release NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 24 2026 -On Thursday, September 24, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard arguments in a major case over whether the Constitution permits the fe more PR

GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- Grambling State University posted the following news: * * * Grambling State University Appoints Alicia Williams Special Assistant for Government Affairs * GRAMBLING, La. -September 23, 2026 -Grambling State University has appointed Alicia Williams as Special Assistant for Government Affairs, bringing a longtime public servant, alumna, and University advocate into a role focused on government relations, legislative engagement, and public policy priorities. Williams, a Grambling native, brings more than 35 y more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Hill visits emphasize credit union service to communities * As House members have returned home and the Senate likely to follow this week, Capitol Hill meetings between credit union advocates and policymakers resonated. The meetings provided momentum for key credit union issues heading into recess and the final months of this Congress. With nearly 500 advocates in town for Congressional Caucus 2026 and Hill visits with state Leag more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS & VIDEO: Hirono Holds Spotlight Forum on National Private School Voucher Program, Highlights Funding Diversions from Public Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) held a spotlight forum titled: "Raising the Alarm: How the National School Voucher Program Will Be Harmful to Students," examining how the new national private school voucher program will harm the over 50 million students who rely on public schools. Duri more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 24 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology and Biochemistry Dr. Judy Fontenelle * The Department of Biomedical Sciences, the College of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and the greater ISU community mourn the loss of Dr. Lydia "Judy" Fontenelle, Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry and Pharmacology. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Fontenelle attended Louisiana State University for her undergraduate, earning a B.S. in Mathematics and Sc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Presses AI Experts on Extinction Risk, China Chip Loopholes, and Data Center Secrecy * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today pressed artificial intelligence and national security experts on catastrophic AI risks, gaps in U.S. export controls governing Chinese access to American computing power, and secretive data center deals that leave communities in the dark. During a Select Committee on the Chinese Com more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Four U.S. House Candidates in Texas Ahead of November Election * AFGE says endorsed candidates will support federal employees and all working families KILLEEN, Texas -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of four candidates for election to the U.S. House representing Texas in the 2026 elections. Two are incumbents and two more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 23, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development: I writ more ST

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news: * * * September 23, 2026 Lowering Fuel Costs, Governor Jeff Landry Takes Action to Help Louisiana Farmers and Timber Harvesters Baton Rouge, La--Governor Landry has issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency, allowing Louisiana farmers and timber harvesters to use the dyed diesel fuel they already keep on hand. The order comes at the peak of harvest season, with diesel at the highest price ever recorded in this state. EO attached (h more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * LSU AgCenter seeks applicants for 2027 Extension internship program * (09/24/26) BATON ROUGE, La. -The LSU AgCenter Cooperative Extension Service is accepting applications for its 2027 Extension Internship Program. The program is entering its third year, and plans are to place 30 interns across the state next summer to work with Extension agents and faculty. College students who are rising juniors, seniors or grad students and are  more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- Louisiana State University posted the following news release: * * * LSU Awarded $20 Million NSF Mid-scale Grant to Build LaNeXT, a One-of-a-Kind Ultrafast X-ray Facility * LSU has received a $20 million Mid-scale Research Infrastructure (MRI) award from the National Science Foundation to build LaNeXT, a laser-driven X-ray facility that will allow researchers to watch some of nature's fastest processes as they happen. The Laboratory for Next-Generation X-ray Science and Technology, or LaNeXT, will give re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Axe to hold 60th anniversary of service * MORGAN CITY, la. - The Coast Guard Cutter Axe crew members are scheduled to hold a ceremony celebrating 60 years of service by offering boat tours to the public and media. Who: Capt. Melanie Burnham, Sector Commander of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans; Chief Petty Officer Gabriel Bosman, Officer-in-Charge of Coast Guard Cutter Axe. What: Coast more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Markey Reintroduce Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice to Rebuild America * Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act, legislation that would establish a Civilian Climate Corps (CCC), administered by the Corporation for National and Community Servi more PR

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Sept. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Health expands pediatric and women's care at The Grove * BATON ROUGE, La. - Ochsner Health has expanded comprehensive pediatric and women's healthcare services at Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove, adding more physicians, increasing appointment availability and creating additional space to serve more families across the Capital Region. Through these expanded services, eight new physicians and upgraded clinical  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * 09.24.2026 Chairman Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Confirmation Hearing on Nomination for FDA Commissioner 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 nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton to be Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Patients Deserve Upfront Healthcare Prices * Senator Marshall Asks for Unanimous Consent for his Bill to Lower Healthcare Costs Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks on the Senate floor asking for unanimous consent for his Patients Deserve Price Tags Act in an attempt to advance the bipartisan legislation and bring greater transparency to health care prices. Despite the obje more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Smarter lighting can support a stronger business * How smarter lighting can help New Orleans businesses save energy Lighting is one of the most visible systems in a commercial facility. It affects how customers experience a space, how employees complete their work and how safely people move through interior and exterior areas. It can also create avoidable energy use and maintenance needs when equipment is outdated or lighting operate more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * Try to spot the two-spot cotton leafhopper: LSU AgCenter researchers receive USDA grant to raise awareness * (09/24/2026) BATON ROUGE, La. -With fall upon us, many a Louisianan's mind turns to that first piping hot pot of gumbo simmering on the stove. But if the cotton jassid (Amrasca biguttula) has its way, one favorite ingredient -okra -may have to be left off the ingredient list. Fortunately, LSU AgCenter researchers, armed with more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 23 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Tulanians among legal leaders honored by the GNO Martinet Society * Marcus Brown, a Tulane University alumnus and member of the Board of Tulane, received the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society's Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Jazz Brunch and Scholarship Gala on Sept. 19, at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans. Brown was among a group of honorees and scholarship recipients at the event with ties to the university and Tulane more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Mississippi's Returning Education to the States Waiver * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced another victory in empowering states with greater education autonomy with the approval of Mississippi's Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver. Mississippi is the seventh state to receive such a waiver, joining Iowa, Louisiana, Indiana, Vermont, Arkansas, and South Dakota in st more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 24 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 New Grant Explores Brain Synchrony Across Generations LSU New Orleans researcher Debra Karhson is part of a collaborative research project examining the neurobiological processes that shape relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren. The project, Wired for Care: Exploring Brain Synchrony and Social Neuromodulators in Multigenerational Families, is supported by a collaborative catalyst grant from the  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release: * * * ARTIST AND CURATOR ALEX DA CORTE TO DELIVER THE WALTER ANNENBERG LECTURE ON OCTOBER 29 Alex Da Corte, co-curator of Roy Lichtenstein: Like New, will share his experience engaging with Lichtenstein both as an artist and a curator in the upcoming Walter Annenberg Lecture at the Museum. - New York, NY, September 24, 2026 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art announces that Venezuelan-American artist and curator Alex Da Corte will present this yea more PR