LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * $1.6M DOD Grant Enables Researchers to Expand Digital Mental Health Support for Dementia Caregivers * For more than 11 million Americans who provide unpaid care for a loved one living with dementia, the daily emotional, mental, and physical demands can feel overwhelming. Among them are hundreds of thousands of active-duty service members, military spouses, and veterans who carry the heavy responsibility of dementia caregiving. To help meet this critical need, a more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * 90+ Civil Society Organizations Outline Conditions for Supporting COP31 Electrification Pledge * Open letter to the COP31 Presidencies of Turkiye and Australia welcomes a global electrification target while calling for seven guardrails to ensure equitable, renewable-led implementation. The full letter is available here September 24, 202 more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans September 24, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that LabCorp will pay more than $2.2 million and strengthen its data-security practices under a multistate settlement resolving an investigation into a 2019 data breach that potentially exposed th more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Massachusetts Highlights Resources for People Detained During ICE's Reckless Surge in South Coast MACI hotline, Legal Representation Fund, and Habeas Project are responding to immediate needs from detained people and their families. September 24, 2026 BOSTON -- U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents intensified their indiscriminate campaign of terror and abuse this week across the South Coast. A more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development * Artificial intelligence systems that escape human control pose potentially catastrophic harms, and Congress must establish federal oversight and a system of international cooperation to ensure the safety of AI model development, Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Announces Indictments Against Lawrence Mayor For Wiretap Statute Violations And Witness Intimidation * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) today announced that the Statewide Grand Jury has returned 15 indictments against Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena on charges related to the use and distribution of surveillance footage at Lawrence City Hall. Mayor DePena is charged with 14 counts of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Ahead of Xi Visit, Pressley Renews Calls for Tariff Exemption on Essential Baby Products * Pressley Has Repeatedly Pressed Trump Admin. to Support an Exemption, Highlighting Harmful Impact on Families with Babies and Young Children Treasury and Trump Have Said Exemption Was "Under Consideration," and Bessent Affirmed That Last Week After Questioning from Pressley BOSTON - Today, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 24 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Amazon to Create 300 High-Paying Jobs at New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Greenwood, Indiana * GREENWOOD, Ind. - September 24, 2026 - Amazon today announced plans to invest more than $100 million in a new 585,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility located in Greenwood, Indiana, creating 300 skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs. The facility will produce products that power Amazon's fulfillment and robotics network a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Most Nursing Students Still Don't Receive Any Formal Education About Cannabis * Manchester, NH: Most nursing students receive no cannabis-related training and acknowledge being unprepared to counsel their patients about the subject, according to findings published in the International Journal of Addiction Nursing. Investigators affiliated with Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As AI Agents Carry Out Attacks, Senator Markey Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Body to Investigate Cyber Hacks Assisted by Artificial Intelligence * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (September 24, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today introduced the Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act, legislation that would establish an independent board t more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Assumption University posted the following news: * * * Where Do Our Students Work and What Makes Them Stand Out? * Ninety-six percent of our Greyhounds are employed within a year of graduation, and the employers who welcome them into internships and full-time roles consistently point to the same qualities-professionalism, work ethic, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine commitment to serving others. This past summer, several of these organizations shared what sets Assumption students apart, offering a  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow state and local governments to address nationwide  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain gene more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Congress Must Act Urgently to Protect Against Catastrophic AI Threats * California is tackling AI threats head on, the federal government should be too OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to regulate large scale AI models and developers in light of recent reports of critical cyber safety in more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development * September 24, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thune, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Minority L more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach * September 24, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general in securing approximately $2.3 million and critical reforms to protect consumers from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) after a 2019 data breach impacted millions of Labcorp customers more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that Nebraska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Credi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Congressional leadership, Attorney General Nessel and the coalition warn that reports of recent incidents demonstrate t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence (PDF). In a l more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach * Sept. 24, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as Labcorp, resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at its debt collector American Medical Collection Agency. The A more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general, has secured a settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, doi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR AI DEVELOPMENT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general, today called on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In their letter, Raoul and the coalition warn that reports of recent incidents demonstrate unchecked AI development endangers Ameri more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNDERMINING FEDERAL VACCINE GUIDANCE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 23 states and attorneys general, urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence. In a letter responding to HHS's request for info more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in a letter urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence. The co more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress on Unchecked AI Development * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general in an urgent, bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress, calling for immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thune, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Minor more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General Tong today led a coalition of 44 attorneys general announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieva more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Best Value ranking leads list of meaningful and positive trends at Clark * Clark University continues to be one of the best-value colleges in the country, according to the newly released 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The rankings are one of several encouraging signs of momentum across the University that Clark President David Fithian shared with faculty and staff in a message on Tuesday. Clark's standing among Best Value Schools in the annual  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * JEWISH PROFESSOR ALLEGES ONGOING ANTI-SEMITIC HARASSMENT, RETALIATION AT DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY Brandeis Center files complaint with EEOC, urging an investigation into an alleged pattern of anti-Semitism and retaliation in Duquesne's Psychology Department Washington D.C. - The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law filed a formal federal complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), urg more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. posted the following news release: * * * CAIS Expands Advisory Council, Strengthening Collaboration with Independent Wealth Leaders * Seven new members bring robust industry perspective as CAIS expands its platform and capabilities to meet the evolving needs of independent advisors CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, today announced seven new additions to the CAIS Advisory Council ("CAC more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * California Requires Disclosure of AI-Generated People in Advertising * California has enacted what will no doubt be the most consequential AI disclosure law in the United States, especially if "consequential" is measured in potential monetary impact to brands using AI in their advertising. The law, SB 1050, which Governor Newsome signed September 17 and which would go into effect January 1, 2027, resembles the New York law th more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Call for Proposals: Advancing Community, Democracy, and Dialogue Grants * The Community, Democracy, and Dialogue (CDD) initiative is currently welcoming UMass students, staff and faculty to submit proposals for the Advancing Community, Democracy, and Dialogue Grants. Proposals can be submitted online and are due by Oct. 2. The Community, Democracy, and Dialogue (CDD) initiative was formed to help the campus community navigate challenging, c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following excerpts of a report: * * * Enemies of Energy: Wind and solar energy are cheaper Wind and solar do indeed provide energy that is "cheaper," but only cheaper in terms of quality, not in true cost. by Ken Braun September 24, 2026 Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the "Myths and Misconceptions" section of Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Center. The page for the full report is here: Enemies of Energy. - According to a more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * CATF and Bellona Europa urge stronger demand measures for clean steel, cement and chemicals in IAA * NGOs set out how the Industrial Accelerator Act can create credible demand for low-carbon steel, cement and chemicals. BRUSSELS -23 Sep more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * ENREnomics; the Econ 101 of Energy, Natural Resources & the Environment Written by Darren Nelson | September 24, 2026 ENREnomics is the Economics 101 of Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment. ENRE can be pronounced "aan-ree" like the last name of the CBS soccer commentator, and Arsenal football club legend, Thierry Henry. My ENREnomics 101  more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Communication Department to Host Screening, Director Q&A for Film 'Banned Together' on Oct. 8 * The Department of Communication in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host a screening of the documentary film "Banned Together" on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in ILC S350. A question-and-answer session with Kate Way, the film's co-producer and co-director, will follow the screening. "Banned Together" follows three students and the 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

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * 09/24/2026 Connecticut and New England State Partners Announce Over 100 MW of Clean Energy Selections Solar Projects Will Expand New England's Electricity Supply and Provide Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy for New England Ratepayers - (HARTFORD)- Today, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), together with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and Rhod more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Dana-Farber researchers find blood test could guide future treatment in Ewing sarcoma * Prospective national study validates circulating tumor DNA as a predictor of relapse risk and identifies low-, intermediate-, and high-risk patient groups A blood test may help doctors identify which patients with Ewing sarcoma are at greater risk of relapse, according to a study led by investigators at Dana-Farber/Boston  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 25 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings defeats Trump Administration's illegal attempts to defund Head Start and other programs September 24, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to defund Head Start and other programs in Delaware has been defeated in Court. On Monday, September 21, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island granted a motion for summary judgement in favor o more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * DOJ Revises Justice Manual To Strengthen False Claims Act Enforcement * Key Takeaways * The DOJ has revised two sections of the Justice Manual-Section 1-19.000 (Limitations on Issuance and Use of Guidance Documents) and Section 4-4.111 (DOJ Dismissal of a Civil Qui Tam Action)-signaling a renewed emphasis on fair notice and transparent enforcement under the False Claims Act. * The guidance document revisions place strict  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Deano's Pasta Issue Allergy Alert on Undeclared Lobster in Pear and Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli Summary Company Announcement Date: September 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 24, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared crustacean shellfish (lobster) allergen Company Name: Deano's Pasta Brand Name: Deano's Pasta Product Description: Pasta Company An more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Florida Doctor Sentenced for Making False Statements in Connection with Multi-Million-Dollar Health Care Fraud Scheme * BOSTON - A Florida-based doctor was sentenced on Sept. 22, 2026 in federal court in Boston for making false statements in connection with a multi-million-dollar health care fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary genetic testing and durable medical equipment (DME). Simon Grinsh more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Following AG's Office Demand, Ticketmaster Commits To Providing Advance Customer Refunds For Ed Sheeran Concert * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that following her office's demand, Ticketmaster has committed to allowing refunds for tickets purchased through Ticketmaster for Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour on September 25 and 26 at Gillette Stadium, in advance of this weekend's show more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Following Historic Progress Reining in Private Equity in Housing, Warren, Lawmakers Announce Reintroduction of Comprehensive Stop Wall Street Looting Act Comprehensive bill to close loopholes and end incentives for private equity pillaging across multiple industries follows passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act that stops private equit more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Four Massachusetts Men Arrested and Charged for Fraud, Money Laundering Schemes * BOSTON - Four individuals have been indicted as part of ongoing investigations into the theft and fraudulent deposit of more than $12.2 million in stolen U.S. Treasury checks and more than $1 million in other frauds targeting federally insured banks and credit unions and their customers. The following defendants have b more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Gilles Vonsattel to Tackle All 32 of Beethoven's Sonatas in Coast-to-Coast Performances * Gilles Vonsattel is in the midst of a multi-year journey through one of the most challenging and important catalogs in the classical music canon.The professor of piano in the Department of Music and Dance is traveling from coast to coast, performing all 32 of Beethoven's piano sonatas in a series of concerts at venues in New York and California. This c more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises BoomRay on Intellectual Property Aspects for License Agreement for Up To $900 Million With Novartis * The Life Sciences team advised BoomRay Pharmaceuticals ("BoomRay") on IP aspects associated with entering into an exclusive global license agreement with Novartis Pharma AG ("Novartis") for an undisclosed preclinical RLT asset. The agreement brings together BoomRay's discovery and development capabilities more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises Hubble Network on its $200 Million Series C * The Technology team advised Hubble Network on its $200 million Series C financing, led by Smith Point Capital, with participation from Seraphim Space, Carthona Capital, and RPM Ventures. The round takes the company's valuation to over $1 billion as it works to enable global Bluetooth connectivity through a network of satellites. Hubble Network is a Seattle-ba more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advises the Shareholders of eCential Robotics on Enovis' Binding Offer to Enter Into a Definitive Purchase Agreement * The Goodwin Life Sciences team advised the shareholders of eCential Robotics, a leading developer of surgical robotics and navigation solutions, in connection with Enovis' binding offer to enter into a definitive purchase agreement. This transaction represents a significant milestone for eCentia more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Opens Applications for $1M in Cell Phone-Free Schools Grants * EVERETT -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that applications are now open for $1 million in competitive Cell Phone-Free Schools grants to help Massachusetts schools reduce student cell phone use and create learning environments where students can focus on academics, connect with their peers and engage more fully in their school communit more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Opens Applications for $1M in Cell Phone-Free Schools Grants * EVERETT -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced that applications are now open for $1 million in competitive Cell Phone-Free Schools grants to help Massachusetts schools reduce student cell phone use and create learning environments where students can focus on academics, connect with their peers and engage more fully in their  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Secures $153 Million in Federal Transportation Funding * Boston -Governor Maura Healey today announced that Massachusetts has successfully secured $153 million in additional federal transportation funding for 16 MassDOT and MBTA projects across the state. The funding comes through the Federal Highway Administration's annual redistribution process, which makes federal transportation dollars available when other st more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Harvard Business School announces 2026 Goldsmith Fellows * Harvard Business School (HBS) has announced the 2026 recipients of its Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowships. Established in 1988 by the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation and Ronay and Richard L. Menschel (MBA 1959), a former director of the foundation and a limited partner at Goldman Sachs, to encourage students from the nonprofit and public sectors to attend HBS, these fellowships enable the School to more PR

AUBURN, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news: * * * Kathie Mahoney Appointed to Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Statewide Advisory Council * MassMEP is pleased to announce that Kathie Mahoney, President, has been appointed to the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) statewide Advisory Council, a newly established group of business, government, economic development, and community leaders helping guide the future of sm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Introduces Bill to Make Sure Big Tech Pays Fair Share and Invests in American Workers * The Make AI Work for Americans Act would require companies benefiting the most from AI to invest in American workers Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Make AI Work for Americans Act, landmark legislation designed to make sure companies benefiting the most from Artificial Intelligence (AI) pay their fair share and invest in American workers. T more PR

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL engineer honored with inaugural University of California Regents Innovation Award Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory engineer Christopher Spadaccini is one of 23 inaugural recipients of the University of California Regents Innovation Awards. He received a Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award for "innovations that have led to long-term positive impacts on the lives of others and inspiring UC inv more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices 9/24/2026 Attorney General Frey, 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. AUGUSTA - Attorney General Frey is urging consume more PR

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Making Tufts More Affordable--and More Valuable Through financial aid and new initiatives, the university is increasing access for students across its schools and across the socioeconomic spectrum September 24, 2026 Many families want their children to receive the benefits of higher education, but fear that college is beyond their reach financially. To address such concerns, Tufts last year announced the Tufts Tuition Pact, which makes the un more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary: * * * The Education of Nikole Hannah-Jones By Roland G. Fryer, Jr. Wall Street Journal September 23rd, 2026 School choice is necessary for all children to reach their full potential. But it isn't sufficient. - During my time on the Massachusetts Board of Education, we closed several of the state's lowest-performing schools. Many were in Boston's poorest neighborhoods, where they anchored community life. Before one of those votes, a Haitian woma more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * MCPHS's New Therapy Dog is Kind of a Big Deal * Meet Woodman. He's 60 pounds of fur, enthusiasm, and unconditional love. The grilled cheese food truck had drawn a line of hungry students to the West Patio on the Boston campus of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS). Then Woodman arrived. The 60-pound Bernedoodle worked the crowd, tail wagging as he made his way from group to group. Eventually more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Middleboro Man Arrested for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child * BOSTON - A Middleboro, Mass., man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sex traffic of a child. Kenneth Berry, 45, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on one count of attempted sex trafficking of a child. Berry was arrested yesterday and, following an initial appearance in federal court in Boston, was released on co more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis. - Most colon cancer deaths are caused by the spread of tumor cells beyond the colon, usually to the liver. In a new study, MIT biologists identified a cellular pathway necessary for colorectal canc more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Estimating suicide risk from text A new language-processing tool could help identify the highest-risk individuals from natural language, enabling swifter interventions. - When people reach out during a mental health crisis, a top priority for counselors is identifying those with a high risk of suicide. The distressed person's language holds critical clues, and a new tool developed by scientists at MIT's McGovern Institute for B more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The promise and peril of using visual AI to study cities In their new book, "How AI Sees the City," the leaders of MIT's Senseable City Lab examine the technology's implications for researching urban life. - A few months ago, researchers from the MIT Senseable City Lab published a study about pollution in New York City featuring some new methods. For instance: With machine learning, they identified the types of vehicles appeari more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home * Today, U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act in the House. This bipartisan legislation is aimed at reviving American film and television production across the U.S., which will bring further economic growth to our communities. Moran is joined by Representatives Linda Sanchez (D-CA-38), Brian Jack (R- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Announces Honorees for the 11th Annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award * Honorees from Gloucester, Saugus, Lynn, Amesbury, and Salem will be honored at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. SALEM, MA \- Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) has selected five honorees for the 11th annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award. Created in 2016 by Congressman Moulton, the award recognizes the volunteer work and community contributions of c more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES September 23, 2026 BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eligible consumers to recover money from settlements  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollars in settlement funds obtained from generic drug m more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Cancellation of Additional Wind Power Leases September 22, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined seven other attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over its continued illegal attempts to cancel offshore wind leases, depriving New Jersey and other states access to new energy sources. The multistate coalition filed two lawsuits against the U more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices September 22, 2026 Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development September 24, 2026 Albuquerque, NM - Earlier today, following the New Mexico Department of Justice's formal letter to the University of New Mexico (UNM) regarding an attempted AI driven intrusion into UNM's digital library, Attorney General Raul Torrez called on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New cell-collection device could improve early cancer detection MIT researchers developed a handheld system that gently collects living cells from patient samples to aid cancer testing and development of personalized medicines. - One of the main reasons that ovarian cancer is among the deadliest forms of cancer is timing: When doctors catch it early, the five-year survival rate can be north of 90 percent. But when doctors catch more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * New Study Examines Youth Experiences with Cannabis-related Discipline in Schools * Faith English A new study led by health policy and management alumna Faith English '25PhD, now a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and public health researcher at the leading drug policy think tank Parabola Center for Law and Policy, is one of the first to expl more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * New York announces new energy infrastructure plan in an important move to clean electricity procurement * NEW YORK - Governor Hochul announced the Energy Infrastructure Development Plan (EIDP) to support the state's clean energy planning more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 24 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Ph.D. student looks to make autonomous vehicles safer, smarter and harder to hack * College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences Marcos Sanson of Clemson University is working to make autonomous vehicles safer, smarter and harder to hack as part of one of the nation's most competitive graduate fellowships in computational science. Sanson, a first-year Ph.D. student in computer science, is one of 29 students selected for the 2026 Department o more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * Philanthropists Celebrated for Commitment to Bentley Community * On Friday evening of Falcon Weekend 2026, Bentley leadership gathered with donors at the annual Presidential Reception and Great Benefactors Dinner to express deep appreciation for their generosity and dedication to the university. "Each of you has made Bentley stronger," said Bentley President E. LaBrent Chrite, addressing a crowd of more than 100 supporters at the Presidential Reception  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter to Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Ranking Member Adam Smith, D-Washington, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, and Ranking Member John Garamendi, D-California: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable Mike Rogers Chairman House Committee on Armed Services 2216 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 - The Honorabl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Moran, and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film Jobs Home * Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Brian Jack (GA-03), Laura Friedman (CA-30), David Kustoff (TN-08), Mike Carey (OH-15), and Tom Suozzi (NY-03), and Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act in the House. more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Named to Law360's 2026 Massachusetts Powerhouses List September 24, 2026 Ropes & Gray has been named a 'Massachusetts Powerhouse' in Law360's 2026 Regional Powerhouses list, marking the sixth time the firm has earned this recognition and its fourth consecutive inclusion since 2023. The annual list recognizes law firms that demonstrate a significant regional and state presence and that handle high-profile litigation, major transaction more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Represented Lone View Capital in its investment in HappyCo September 24, 2026 Ropes & Gray represented Lone View Capital in its investment in HappyCo, a property operations platform for multifamily housing. This partnership will accelerate HappyCo's vision by supporting continued investment in product innovation, AI, and customer success. The deal was announced on September 22. Lone View is a growth-oriented private equity firm  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * AI & Data Protection: Managing Risk in a Changing Environment September 24, 2026 Below is a summary of key takeaways from the second webinar in the Ropes & Gray AI Outlook series: * Data protection and AI overlap. They cannot be viewed in silos. * The regulatory landscape of AI and data protection, both nationally and internationally, is dynamic and increasingly complex. * Governance starts with the right people and board-level engagement. Thi more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Ruth Appiah Kubi Delivers Summer Seminar at UMass Downtown * Ruth Appiah Kubi This past summer, health policy and management doctoral candidate Ruth Appiah Kubi delivered a talk as part of the new Summer Seminar Series at UMass Downtown. The Summer Seminar Series, hosted by UMass Downtown and the UMass Amherst Graduate School, launched as a public speaker series connecting campus research more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 21, 2026 The Honorable Kelly Loeffler Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration 409 3rd Street, SW Washington, DC 20416 Dear Administrator Loeffler, The Small Business Administration's (SBA) proposed rule that revises small business size sta more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott, R-South Carolina: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 The Honorable Tim Scott Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs 534 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chair Scott, We are writing to reque more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following news release: * * * STB Appoints Director of Office of Economics and Senior Advisor 09/24/2026 Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs today announced that, with the approval of the Board, Marty Schlenker has been appointed to serve as Director of the STB's Office of Economics. Chairman Fuchs also announced that Terrence McDermott has been appointed as a senior advisor to the Chairman. These appointments strengthen t more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Students visit UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve in Peru to learn from Clark's research partners * Deep in central Peru's mountainous Amazon jungle, surrounded by his classmates and professors, Zach Baranowski '25, M.S.-ES&P '26, stood still like a tree, closed his eyes, and listened. The experience, he said, brought to life his research into ecosystem "soundscapes," especially the calls made by frogs. For just a few moments, Baranowski (above, cente more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan, Lofgren Introduce the bipartisan American Leadership in Fusion Act * Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Fusion Energy Caucus, joined Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18), Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology, as original co-sponsor of the American Leadership in Fusion Act. The legislation would provide $10 billion in direct investments to accelerate the commerciali more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Astronomer Alexandra Pope is Science Team Lead for New NASA Space Telescope * The University of Massachusetts Amherst's Professor of Astronomy Alexandra Pope is the 'Science Team Lead' for NASA's recently announced new space telescope, PRIMA (Probe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics). PRIMA, whose concept development was led by Jason Glenn, professor of astronomy at the University of Virginia, will be probing currently unobs more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * UMass Chan, Mass General Brigham receive green light from FDA for MLIV clinical trial MLIV is a devasting, ultra-rare, lysosomal storage disorder characterized by delayed psychomotor development, progressive vision loss and neurological issues By Jim Fessenden September 24, 2026 At a glance * UMass Chan Medical School and Mass General Brigham will conduct a clinical trial for Mucolipidosis Type IV (MLIV). * The Phas more PR

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 24 -- The University of Auckland issued the following news: * * * AI sheds light on why stroke recovery differs 22 September 2026 Researchers are using artificial intelligence to help predict stroke recovery and support more personalised patient care. - The health of a person's brain before a stroke may help explain why people with similar strokes can experience very different recoveries, according to ongoing research at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. By combining artificial intelligence with MR more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Warren Questions Trump Administration on Political Interference with Commerce Department's Economic and Census Data Collection, Reporting "Commerce's decision to remove the ban on political interference in its scientific integrity policy threatens the accuracy and reliability of statistics collected and produced by its agencies...upon which poli more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Renews Push to Expand Youth Access to Ballot Box with Reintroduction of Youth Voting Rights Act * Text of Bill (PDF) | One Pager (PDF) Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reintroduced the Youth Voting Rights Act of 2026, comprehensive legislation to enforce the Twenty-Sixth Amendment and expand youth access to voting. While the Twenty-Sixth Amendment protects the right of all citizens aged 18 or older to v more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Blumenthal Push Justice Department on Court Filings That Appear to Confirm Billionaire Adani Made a $10 Billion Quid-Pro-Quo Offer to Obtain Dismissal of Criminal Case Senators continue to express "concerns about the judgment of the DOJ, and the extent to which the DOJ is willing and able to prosecute white collar criminals under President Trump." - Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Bl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Van Hollen, Gillibrand, Wyden Press Bisignano On Mismanagement, Mistreatment of Workers at Social Security Administration, IRS * Decision will affect over 120,000 IRS and SSA workers "We are concerned that this policy will further weaken the already stressed resources of these agencies, leaving the American people with degraded access to their rightful Social Security benefits and needed IRS services" Text of Letter (PDF) Was more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that West Virginia, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"). The settlement resolves the investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Credi more PR