WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Atrazine Pollutes 25% of River Miles in Continental U.S. at Levels Known to Harm Wildlife * WASHINGTON-Levels of the hormone-disrupting pesticide atrazine known to harm aquatic wildlife are estimated to contaminate more than 25% of all river and stream miles in the lower 48 states -nearly 860,000 miles, according to a new analysis by the Center for Biological Diversity. "One quarter of our rivers and streams ar 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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Schrier, Senators Murray and Cantwell Introduce Bill to Honor Captain Ariana Savino, Zeus 95 Crew * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced the Zeus 95 Memorial Act alongside Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15). The bill honors the crew of Zeus 95, who died on March 12 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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 24, 2026 VOTE ALERT: Senate Republicans Again Vote to Continue Price-Spiking Iran War Amid National Backlash GOP Senate candidates have claimed that the war in Iran they "wholeheartedly support" is "over" and "out of sight, out of mind" for many Americans - applauding the "mop-up operation" that "went very well" New York Times' Carl Hulse: "It's brutal, the gas prices. And it's a killer issue for the Republicans. And they kno 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. September 24, 2026 The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, D.C. 20250 RE: Docket No. NRCS-2026-0067 Dear Secretary Rollins, On behalf of Ducks Unlimited (DU), we appreciate the opportunity to respond to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) interim rule on Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Co more ST

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

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. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Honors Stacey Abrams and Mississippi Voting Rights Plaintiffs at 2026 Higginbotham Leadership Awards Gala * NEW YORK -The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law hosted its 2026 Higginbotham Leadership Awards Gala on September 23 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York, honoring leaders and advocates whose courage and commitment have advanced racial justice,  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

CLINTON, Mississippi, Sept. 24 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * MC students give their loved ones a peek into their college lives during Family Weekend 2026 * Dallas Winks found a birthday surprise when he returned to his residence hall following his first Family Weekend at Mississippi Christian University in fall 2023: a large arch of blue-and-gold balloons in his room. The gift was from his parents, Hank and Patsy Winks of Birmingham, Alabama, via the MC Family Engagement staff, who had used the balloo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Leads Virginia Democratic Delegation to Oppose Trump's Efforts to Rescind the Roadless Rule * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led 7 Members of the Virginia delegation -including U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Don Beyer (VA-08), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and James Walkinshaw (VA-11) -in sending a letter to Sec more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 24 -- Millsaps College posted the following news: * * * Millsaps College Announces 2026 Alumni Award Recipients * Millsaps College is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Alumni Awards, honoring three outstanding grads whose achievements and service reflect the enduring values of leadership, community engagement and excellence. The awards will be presented during Homecoming Weekend festivities on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Selby and Richard McRae Christian Center. This year's honorees in more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi Welcomes Record 45.5 Million Visitors In 2025, Generating Record $18.9 Billion In Economic Impact * JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi welcomed a record 45.5 million visitors in 2025, with tourism activity generating a record $18.9 billion in total economic impact across the state, according to the newly released 2025 Tourism Economic Contribution Report. The annual report, conducted by 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: * * * 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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * New Gooden Bill Cracks Down on Synthetic Kratom Products * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) announced the End Gas Station Heroin Act, legislation to protect Americans from dangerous synthetic opioids sold in gas stations and smoke shops. The bill permanently schedules synthetic opioids and analogs sold in synthetic kratom products, commonly known as "gas station heroin." It also creates a special federal enforcement mechanism to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * NRCS Mississippi: "Farmer First, Field Focused" Pilot * Anchored in the commitment to "Keep Working Lands in Working Hands," our vision is a "Farmer First, Field Focused" approach that prioritizes science-based conservation planning and education, elevates local voices, streamlines evaluation for financial assistance, and repurposes time toward higher-value field work-so conservation solutions are clearer, faste 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

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 24 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY: Attorney General Alan Wilson warns public after multiple overdose deaths on college campus * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) -The South Carolina Attorney General's Office is alerting the public and law enforcement to the serious dangers posed by illicit drugs, which are responsible for recent overdoses on college campuses around the country. Earlier this week, two students at the University of Mississippi lost their l more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces $54.6 Million Awarded in Rural Health Transformation Funds * LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $54.6 million in awards to recipients of the second round of Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) grants, established through President Donald J. Trump's One, Big, Beautiful Bill. $27.4 million will be awarded to 30 projects through the Healthy Eating, Active Recreation & Tra more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 24 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Study Links Weight Stigma and Cultural Attitudes to Well-Being * OXFORD, Miss. - A person's body size or type, and how well it conforms with society's expectations, can be a source of stress in many cultures. University of Mississippi psychologists examined how people's experiences and perceptions of weight stigma relate to their well-being. Ole Miss doctoral psychology student Ana Clara Vieira Zaidan and Joseph Wellman, associate professor of p more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 24 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Support of MSU nursing brings Riley Foundation full circle * Contact: Kevin Tate MERIDIAN, Miss.-A recent, increased commitment from The Riley Foundation to Mississippi State University-Meridian's accelerated Master of Science in Nursing program is continuing to help address a statewide nursing shortage, promote healthcare in Meridian and Lauderdale County and bolster the foundation's core mission. In 2024, The Riley Foundation committed sch more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 24 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Three finalists named for SDSU vice president for research and economic development * South Dakota State University has named three finalists for the position of vice president for research and economic development. Each finalist will participate in two days of interviews that will include meetings with SDSU leadership, faculty, staff and other key stakeholders. An open forum will be held for each candidate on campus and via Zoom for those wh 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

FLORENCE, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- The University of North Alabama posted the following news release: * * * UNA's Sunseri Speaker Series to Feature Dr. Jerome Goddard * Michelle R. Eubanks, UNA, at meubanks@una.edu, 256.765.4392 FLORENCE, AL - The College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering at the University of North Alabama will host special guest lecturer and Mississippi State University Extension Professor Dr. Jerome Goddard this Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon in Room 330 of the Wendell Gunn University Commons as part of the Sunseri Speake more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 25 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball Announces New Leadership in Mississippi September 24, 2026 - OKLAHOMA CITY -- USA Softball has announced Thomas Stanley as the new Commissioner of USA Softball of Mississippi, bringing new leadership to the state association as it continues to promote and grow the sport throughout Mississippi. Since 2005, Stanley has served as a local District Commissioner for six counties along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and has been the Mississippi JO Commiss more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, McClellan Lead Virginia Democratic Delegation to Oppose Trump's Efforts to Rescind the Roadless Rule * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan led 6 Members of the Virginia delegation -including U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Don Beyer (VA-08), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) -in sendin more PR