WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "SO MAYBE HE'S A LITTLE AFRAID": National Republicans Quietly Scrub Lie That Lapdog Lawler Stands Up To Trump From Website * City & State: "Trump has Lawler tied up in knots, as [he] tries to protect his seat from Democrat Cait Conley." Not only is MAGA Lapdog Mike Lawler too much of a coward to stand up to Donald Trump -now he's too afraid to even lie about it. A new report from City & State reveals that National Republicans, more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * 2 UT Faculty Selected for Inaugural Cohort of Navy Research Fellows Two researchers from UT were recently selected for a new initiative connecting top academic researchers with the Navy and Marine Corps' most pressing science and technology challenges. September 24, 2026 Two researchers from The University of Texas at Austin were recently selected for the inaugural class of Chief of Naval Research Fellows, a new initiative connecting top academic researcher more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * 2026 Design for Aging Competition: Winners Announced Students Awarded for Community-Centered Intergenerational Living Designs - Washington, D.C., September 24, 2026 - The American Institute of Architects, Design for Aging (DFA) Knowledge Community and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) are pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Design for Aging Competition. An Intergenerational Union: A Campus-Integ more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 2026 SNCO induction ceremony at Goodfellow AFB * * Published Sept. 23, 2026 * By Senior Airman Brian Lummus * 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - The 17th Training Wing held an induction ceremony to recognize the technical sergeants selected for promotion and the newest master sergeants, Sept. 22. The ceremony is a traditional rite of passage that welcomes newly prom more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 25 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release: * * * 7-Eleven, Inc. Restaurants Make Mealtime Easier with New Value Menus Laredo Taco Company(R), Raise the Roost(R) and Speedy Cafe(R) restaurants are serving up craveable favorites and delicious deals at unbeatable value IRVING, TX (Sept. 24, 2026) --7-Eleven, Inc. is amping up value at Laredo Taco Company(R), Raise the Roost(R) and Speedy Cafe(R) restaurants with new value menus perfect for busy mornings, lunch breaks and easy dinners. Wi more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * A+ Effort Pays Off: Exchange's You Made the Grade Program Rewards Military Students * Military-connected students in first through 12th grade can receive rewards for good grades through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's You Made the Grade program. In Brief * The Exchange's You Made the Grade program rewards eligible military-connected students in first through 12th grades-including homeschoolers-each grading period for their  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABA Honors Five Banks with National Bank Marketing Awards * AUSTIN, TEXAS - The American Bankers Association today recognized five banks for outstanding marketing initiatives during the 2026 ABA Bank Marketing Conference in Austin, Texas. The 2026 ABA Bank Marketing Excellence Awards honor innovative campaigns from banks of all sizes in five categories: Brand Awareness, Customer Adoption and Loyalty, Digital Acqu more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Adds Multi-Factor Authentication for Student Accounts Beginning September 28 * Austin Community College District (ACC) will begin requiring Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for student accounts starting September 28. The added security measure will help protect student accounts and information, including financial aid records, academic information, and access to ACC systems. MFA adds a second verification step when students sign in to ACC sys more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * ACC Students Turn Highland Campus Into a "Flock of Hope" for National Voter Registration Day * Austin Community College District (ACC) students turned the Highland Campus into a temporary canvas for hope, creativity, and civic engagement on National Voter Registration Day. As part of Project HOPE, a national public art initiative created by artist Corie Mattie, also known as the LA Hope Dealer, students helped create a temporary chalk mural at Hig more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TX Mourns Passing of Deputy Director Raul Espinoza * AUSTIN, TX - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) announced the passing of its deputy state director in Texas, Raul Espinoza. The chapter remembers him as a faithful friend, dedicated leader, and patriot. Sam Sheetz, AFP-TX deputy state director, shared the following statement: "It is with an incredibly heavy heart that AFP-TX shares the passing of o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * After Detention Visit, Casar Says Man Shot by ICE Still Has Bullet in His Body, Needs Surgery * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) visited Wilber Rafael Garces Perez at the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall, three days after Garces Perez was shot by a federal immigration officer in North Austin. Staff members from the office of Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) joined the visit. Casar reported that Garces Perez sa more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Ranked Among Top Transactional Law Firms in United States by International Financial Law Review September 24, 2026 Firm Recognized as Leading Law Firm in M&A and Private Equity, Real Estate and Construction, and Restructuring and Insolvency - Akerman earned top U.S. rankings in M&A and Private Equity, Real Estate and Construction, and Restructuring and Insolvency in International Financial Law Review's (IFLR) 2026 "IFLR 1000 United States" li more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence * Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Convention on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.: GOP MIDTERM CONVE more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Immigration Enforcement Without Accountability Is Dangerous to Us All. A Venezuelan man was shot by ICE agents while attempting to stop him in Austin, TX. On September 20, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old, was shot while working for a food delivery app in Austin. ICE agents tried to stop him by crashing into his car, and then shot at him. Wilbur R more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata-Backed Legislation to Safeguard U.S. Fishing Passes House * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming House passage by voice vote of the Senate companion to a bill she cosponsored in the House for better science-based U.S. fishing safeguards. This amended bill includes much of the original House bill, and it has been returned to the Senate for one final vote to become law.Testifying in House Ways a 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

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 24 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * America's Supply Chain Challenges Bring Military, Industry and University Leaders to Bentonville * BENTONVILLE, Ark. -Some of the nation's most complex logistics challenges met some of its most sophisticated commercial supply chain expertise in Bentonville. Military leaders, industry executives, government officials, entrepreneurs, investors and University of Arkansas researchers gathered at The Ledger in Bentonville o more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 25 -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * September 24, 2026 American Airlines and STARLUX Airlines launch codeshare partnership to expand trans-Pacific flight options * American Airlines and STARLUX Airlines have launched a new codeshare partnership connecting North America with Taipei (TPE). * Select flights are available to book today for travel starting Sept. 30. * AAdvantage(R) members purchasing a codeshare flight under the partnership can earn miles and Loyalty Points. FORT WORTH, Texas -- A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: U.S. Diesel Export Ban Is a Bad Idea As API President and CEO Mike Sommers said yesterday, Americans are already feeling the impact of rising diesel costs driven by an unprecedented disruption to global refining capacity. Restricting U.S. diesel exports would only compound the problem by further straining refinery operations and fuel supplies. Elected officials, economists and market analysts are raising similar concerns.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Democrat AGs settle with Paramount, clearing way for merger James Erwin 09/22/2026 The long-anticipated merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. is finally happening after Paramount reached a settlement with the dozen states whose Democrat attorneys general had sued to stop the deal. The settlement, announced on Monday, also included the Writers Guild of America, the union representing screenwriters. With this case put to rest, the merger will proceed more PR

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

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Army Col. Kevin Gillespie Named Acting Associate Dean for Research at USU's Postgraduate Dental College * U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Kevin R. Gillespie has been named acting Associate Dean for Dental Research for the Postgraduate Dental College at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), where he will lead efforts to strengthen military dental research and build a unified Tri-Service Dental Research Program. Gillespie succee more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ArtSci at USU: October 2026 Events Preview * October brings a full calendar of events from Utah State University's College of Arts & Sciences, celebrating a range of ideas, talent, and work in the ArtSci community. #Tiny Houses Exhibition Chase Fine Arts Center, Tippets & Eccles Galleries. This exhibition runs Sept. 8-Oct. 2 in the Tippetts & Eccles Galleries. The galleries are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. #Kait Arndt Ceramics Workshop  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Super El Nino Looms, Amo Leads 41 Lawmakers Calling for NOAA to Prepare * WASHINGTON, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) led 41 lawmakers in calling on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Neil Jacobs to detail how the agency is preparing for a potentially historic Super El Nino and ensuring Americans have the forecasts, warnings, and data they need to stay safe. NOAA's Climate Prediction Center is fore more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 25 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 AT&T Declares Dividends on Common and Preferred Shares The board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares, payable Nov. 2, 2026. Key Takeaways: * The board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares. * Dividends on common stock as well as Series A and Series C preferred stock are payable on Nov. 2, 2026. - The board of directors of AT& 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

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Launches Landmark Investigation into Hundreds of Data Center Developments in Texas to Ensure Compliance with Water Use Reporting Requirements * Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Texas data center developments that have not provided a response to the Texas Water Development Board's ("TWDB") water use survey. Under Attorney General Paxton's orders, the OAG will ensure that all data center developments in Tex 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

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Lays Out the Difference Between Commonsense Republicans and Crazy Democrats * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference drawing a stark contrast between commonsense Republican policies and crazy, radical Democrat policies. Sen. Barrasso said: "This election is going to be a clear choice between Republican, commonsense individuals and these crazy, radical Democrats who have taken th more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Respiratory illness reminders * The beginning of the fall season is often when respiratory viruses begin to increase in circulation. Dr. Pedro Piedra, professor of molecular virology and microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, shares reminders about how to protect yourself from respiratory illnesses during this time and throughout the entire year. "It's back-to-school season, and children are excellent vectors for transmitting a variety of resp more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor University Highlights "Research Solutions for Texas" on National Research Administrator Day Campaign examines researchers whose global work addresses areas of strategic importance to the future of Texas and its communities By Derek Smith, Baylor University Marketing & Communications September 25, 2026 On National Research Administrator Day, Baylor University is celebrating the people who make research possible while highlighting a growing body of faculty wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Wilber Rafael Garces Perez * September 23, 2026 Pearsall, TX -Today, staff from the Office of Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) shared the following statement on behalf of Congressman Castro, after members of his staff and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) visited Wilber Rafael Garces Perez at the South Texas ICE Processing Center (STIPC) in Pearsall, Texas: "My apologies for not being with you today. An hours-long flight delay more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Minnesota universities receive an F on free speech, says FIRE Written by Josiah Padley | September 22, 2026 Free speech on university campus allows students and professors alike to learn and engage with diverse forms of belief and expression. When campuses feel pressure to adhere to one dominant narrative, professors lose the ability to educate full more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Chef Pati Jinich returns for the university's Ven a Comer celebration * Chef, author and television personality Pati Jinich has no shortage of opportunities to lend her name to food events nationwide. Yet after last year's Ven a Comer gala, an event supporting the UT San Antonio Mexican Cookbook Collection, she made a promise to return. A promise she is keeping. "I felt the love from the community," she said. "And I didn't have enough of a more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Selected for $250 Million to Strengthen Electric Grid, Lower Costs, and Prevent Outages * Project will upgrade a key connection between two of the nation's major power grids AURORA -Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), in partnership with Xcel Energy Services, Inc., has been selected to receive a $250 million investment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to strengthen a key transmission more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Leads Sanctions Effort to Reduce Fentanyl Trafficking into United States * LAKEWOOD -Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) today announced the introduction of legislation that will extend critical sanctions against foreign fentanyl traffickers and strengthen the federal government's ability to disrupt the financial networks fueling the illicit opioid trade. The bipartisan Fentanyl Sanctions Reauthorizatio 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. 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Statement on Confirmation of Angela Colmenero for U.S. District Court in Houston * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm President Trump's nomination of Angela Colmenero to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division. Video of Sen. Cornyn introducing Ms. Colmenero earlier this year in the Senate Judiciary Committee can be found here. "A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Hyperfuels Methanol and Ethanol Fuel Containers Hazard: The recalled fuel containers violate the mandatory safety standards for portable fuel containers because they lack flame mitigation devices required under the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, posing a deadly flame jetting hazard. Furthermore, the methanol container is not child-resistant as required under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a risk of seriou more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Named a Leader in Proactive Security Platforms by Independent Research Firm CrowdStrike ranks highest of all vendors in Strategy, leading the shift from chasing vulnerabilities to a unified system of action AUSTIN, Texas - September 24, 2026 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been named a Leader in The Forrester more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cruz, Warner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Telecommunications Cybersecurity September 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Mark. R. Warner (D-Va.) today introduced the Telecommunications Cybersecurity and Resilience Act, bipartisan legislation that would create a framework, developed by experts from government and th 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

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 24 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * Delaware North Sportservice brings banana-themed menus to Globe Life Field for Banana Ball * ARLINGTON, Texas - Sept. 24, 2026 - Globe Life Field is gearing up to host Banana Ball - and Delaware North Sportservice is serving up banana-inspired food, beverages and souvenirs for fans attending the Savannah Bananas' stop in Arlington. Designed to capture the energy and over-the-top entertainment of Banana Ball, the limited-time offerin more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Distressed Transactions Digest - September 2026 * By Ingrid Bagby Eli Columbus Neal M. Kaminsky Michele Maman September 24, 2026 Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Haynes Boone Distressed Transactions Practice Group newsletter, featuring recent matters, market insights and recognitions. Distressed transactions are rarely confined to one legal lane. Assets, debt, contracts, counterparties, litigation risk and business continu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 23, 2026 "We Will Not Be Outworked" - DSCC Chair Sen. Gillibrand Lays Out Senate Democrats' "Viable" Path to Majority in 2006-Style "Groundswell" DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: "Republicans' roster of corruption and candidates who have been a rubber stamp to Trump is very much affecting their campaigns, and our focus on just the issues that are affecting voters where they are - cost of groceries, cost of housing, cost of he more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 23, 2026 PAIN AT THE PUMP: GOP Scrambles to Rewrite Narrative on Their Support for Price-Hiking Iran War as Diesel Costs Hit "Daily All-Time Highs" NBC News: "Rising diesel prices can translate into higher costs for consumers by raising the wholesale cost of getting goods to retailers and grocery stores. The global shipping, rail and trucking industries all rely on diesel" GOP Senate Candidates have told financially struggling 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

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Exercise keeps astronauts' hearts strong enough for flight to Mars * DALLAS - Sept. 23, 2026 - Intense exercise during long spaceflights helps to maintain heart structure and function within a range needed to tolerate the low-gravity environment of Mars, a study co-led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher suggests. The findings, published in Circulation, not only address an issue critical to future space missions more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Grants Commercial Operating Certificate to McKinney National Airport * WASHINGTON -The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it issued McKinney National Airport a Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate, which allows the airport to accommodate commercial passenger airline service. This marks the first time a Texas airport has received an Airport Operating Certificate since 2005. "The com more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Galil Importing Corp Recalls Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning Due to Elevated Lead Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: September 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: September 24, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Contaminants Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead Company Name: Galil Importing Corp Brand Name: Lior Product Description: Ground cinnamon  more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Preventing Enforcement of Discriminatory Oklahoma Charter School Law * Oklahoma City, OK-Today, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma granted a preliminary injunction preventing the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board from enforcing a state law that mandates the Board rej more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Federal Panel Deadlocks on ABA's Accreditation Authority * A federal advisory panel, the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), declined Thursday to issue a recommendation on whether the U.S. Education Department should renew the American Bar Association's (ABA) authority to accredit law schools nationwide as members split on the issue. Bloomberg Law reports that the decision 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

GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Five excellent alumni receive 2026 Goshen College alumni awards Sep 24 2026 Five excellent alumni have been chosen to receive Goshen College's 2026 alumni awards for their commitment to living out the college's motto, "Culture for Service," and for exemplifying the college's core values. They will receive their awards during the Homecoming Weekend festivities. The 2026 alumni awardees are: * Jonathan Shenk '88, Princeton Junction, New Jersey -- Culture for Servic more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * From inaugural medical student to UT Health RGV's first rheumatologist * #Dr. Christine Elizabeth Loftis fulfills the mission that helped launch the UTRGV School of Medicine nearly a decade ago RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - SEPT. 24, 2026 - Six years ago, Dr. Christine Elizabeth Loftis crossed the stage as a member of the inaugural graduating class of the UTRGV School of Medicine. This fall, she returns not as a student, but as a physic more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU launches Presidential Lectureship in Chemical Sciences * #Key Points * Florida State University launched the Presidential Lectureship in Chemical Sciences to recognize influential leaders in chemistry and connect FSU faculty and students with leading scientists. * Internationally recognized chemist Eric Anslyn of the University of Texas at Austin was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Presidential Lectureship in Chemical Sciences for more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Three To OneStar Foundation * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Wendy Craven, Braxton Zella, and Corinna Holt Richter to the OneStar Foundation for terms set to expire on March 15, 2029. The Foundation provides technical assistance, education, information, and other support to Texas' extensive volunteer community and works to improve and strengthen the state's volunteerism and community service infrastructure. Wendy Craven o more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 23, 2026 During Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom announces major development for California's carbon market, deepens cooperation with Australia, signs new Finland partnership What you need to know: On Day 2 of Climate Week NYC, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is moving towards a major expansion of its pioneering carbon market. He also met with Australian leaders to deepen cooperation and signed a new California- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Budd, Kaine Urge Trump Administration to Prioritize Securing the Freedom of Detained Pastors and People of Faith at U.S-China Summit * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined Sens. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in sending a bipartisan letter to President Trump encouraging the administration to continue raising concerns with China at this week's meeting in Washington, D.C., on the persecution of religious groups in  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU Webinar: From Equity Data to Action: AI-Powered Student Success at HSIs * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host a HACU-member webinar titled, "From Equity Data to Action: AI-Powered Student Success at HSIs," on Nov. 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. CT. To register, click here. This webinar explores how Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) can move beyond traditional reporting more PR

ABILENE, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Hardin-Simmons University posted the following news: * * * Hardin-Simmons University Earns Recognition in U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges Rankings * Hardin-Simmons University has again been recognized among the nation's leading institutions in the 2027 Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, earning high marks in multiple categories and qualifying for two U.S. News ranking badges. Among its strongest showings, HSU was ranked: * #38 in Regional Universities West * #16 in Top  more PR

ABILENE, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Hardin-Simmons University posted the following news: * * * Hardin-Simmons University Hosts Dr. Daniel Oney for Annual Ray Lewis Lecture * Hardin-Simmons University welcomed Dr. Daniel Oney, Research Director for the Texas A&M Texas Real Estate Research Center, as the featured speaker for the 2026 Ray Lewis Lecture Series. Presented by HSU's Kelley College of Business and Professional Studies, the annual lecture brings business leaders, economists, and community members together to discuss issues shaping Texas and more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news: * * * September 25, 2026 HFTP's 2026 Annual Convention Unites 300+ Hospitality Professionals for Education, Connection and Celebration The convention was held on Sept. 21-24 at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada - Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) united 300+ members and industry stakeholders at the 2026 Annual Convention in Reno, Nevada at the grand Peppermill Resort, Spa & Casino, Sept. 22-24. The 74th e 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

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hunton Advises on USA Compression Partners' $600M Senior Notes Offering * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented the initial purchasers in connection with the offering by USA Compression Partners LP, together with its wholly owned subsidiary USA Compression Finance Corp., of $600 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.750% Senior Notes due 2035. USA Compression Partners, LP is one of the nation's largest independent  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * September 24th, 2026 Husted introduces bill to stop fentanyl trafficking "Fentanyl has devasted Ohio and has been responsible for 69% of unintentional drug overdose deaths in our state." WASHINGTON - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today introduced the Measuring Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act. This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish clear performance metrics for detecting, deterring and seizing illicit fentanyl and id more PR

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union's International President Announces Sweeping Nationwide Tour to Activate Union Members in Eight Key Battleground States * The union's 'Workers vs Billionaires' 2026 Midterm election tour is a first-of-its-kind push for the union and will bring union's highest-ranking official directly to the doorsteps - and workplaces - of rank-and-file IAM Union members across t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Cramer Op-Ed: American Refineries for American Oil * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy is a constant geopolitical linchpin. The recent arrest of former Venezuelan president and narcoterrorist Nicolas Maduro and the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine have kept this importance in focus. These events and their ramifications highlight why President Donald Trump's commitment to energy dominance is so crucial to our nation. From the very fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Immigration Detention: Urgent Planning Needed to Avoid Further Waste of Taxpayer Dollars * #Fast Facts Since January 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has invested billions to expand detention capacity through six initiatives-including one to purchase and renovate warehouses. ICE purchased 11 warehouses for $1 billion. We found that ICE pursued this and the other initiatives without necessary analysis and planning. ICE no more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommNate Langford, Defensive Line - UTRGV * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Nate Langford, Defensive Line Coach at UTRGV. Coach Langford reflects on his coaching journey, sharing how experiences at various levels of football have shaped his career. He discusses the importance of building meaningful relationships along the way and th more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 24 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Jupiter uses surprisingly complex system to fend off particles from sun * A University of Iowa-led research team in a new study has reported the most detailed observations to date of the bow shock at Jupiter, our solar system's gas giant. The findings, from NASA's Juno mission, reveal key differences in how the bow shock at Jupiter differs from that on Earth. It also may lead to better understanding into the physics of h more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Welcomes Chief Executive Officer of Trinzic, the Spin-off of its Mission Technology Solutions Business, and Announces New Investor Relations Lead * HOUSTON, September 24, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) is pleased to welcome Michael LaRouche on his first day as President and Chief Executive Officer-Designate of Trinzic, the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation posted the following news release: * * * La Salle University School of Business Partnering with CLFP Foundation and Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation to Launch Commercial Equipment Finance Course * Philadelphia, PA, and Washington, DC, September 24, 2026-La Salle University announces it is partnering with the Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation and the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation to launch a new course on commercial equipment leasing an more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University associate provost selected for national leadership academy September 24, 2026 | By April Thompson Lamar University (LU) Associate Provost for Academic and Research Administration Dr. Gene Theodori has been selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' (AASCU) 2026-27 Becoming a Provost Academy, joining 36 other higher education professionals from across the country. The yearlong program, developed in partnership with 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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Learning Before the Stakes Are Real * * Published Sept. 23, 2026 * By Robert Dantzler * Air University Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - The worst time for a leader to discover a bad assumption is after a decision has become irreversible. For the Joint Force, that problem carries real consequences. Leaders routinely make decisions with incomplete information, limited time and competing d more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 25 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Welcomes Trio of Independent Texas Advisors SAN DIEGO - September 24, 2026 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Jon Burnett, Dan Fowler and Chad Carlile have joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms. Together, the advisors reported serving approximately $430 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets/*  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Lujan, Moreno Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize September as Latin Music Appreciation Month Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced a bipartisan resolution to celebrate the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to the musical heritage of the United States and to designate September 2026 as Latin Music Appreciation Month. The resolution recognizes various Latin more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Maverick Speakers Series guest: Giancarlo Esposito * Next up on The University of Texas at Arlington's Maverick Speakers Series stage is actor and director Giancarlo Esposito, who will appear Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Texas Hall. Esposito will reflect on his acclaimed career in television, film, and theater, as well as his advocacy work. Known for his iconic portrayal of Gus Fring in the television shows "Breaking Bad" an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: University Leaders, Tech Innovators and Education Experts to Gather for U.S. News Future of Higher Education Forum * NEW YORK - College and university presidents, higher education leaders and industry innovators will convene on September 28 for U.S. News & World Report's Future of Higher Education Forum. Taking place at Convene 555 Broadway in New York City, the exclusi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: 40 Days Out -- Top Battleground Races Feature Republicans with Extreme, Out-of-Touch Anti-LGBTQ+ Records * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Human Rights Campaign RE: 40 Days Out: Top Battleground Races Feature Republicans with Extreme, Out-of-Touch Anti-LGBTQ+ Records DATE: September, 2026 With 40 days until the election, everyone is closely watching the (ever expanding) list of battleground races that could determine cont 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 [Category: Health Care] -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news: * * * National Disability Organizations Condemn the Federal Government's Abandonment of Its Commitment to Community Integration for People with Disabilities, as Approved by the Court in Texas v. Kennedy * DALLAS, TEXAS - Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted an order implementing a settlement between the federal government, Texas, and four other states. The court order vacates provisions referenc 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

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New type of human jumping gene found in a poxvirus * Scientists found a human genetic element in a poxvirus and discovered it was both an important gene for brain function and a jumping gene capable of moving and inserting itself in genomes. A study published Sept. 24 in Science reports that the gene, called BC200, combines a mix of characteristics that have never been seen before. BC200 is mostly expressed in neurons but originated millions of years ago f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $13.3 Million in Grants Through the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 24, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $13.3 million in funding for 14 grants that will conserve critical winter ranges and migration corridors for mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and other wildlife across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nev more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU graduate, program manager's art achievements recognized with state award * As a child, Adrian Aguirre gravitated toward art. A natural-born creator, Aguirre fostered that talent as a student at New Mexico State University and now has spent a decade sharing his expertise as a program manager for NMSU's Innovative Media Research and Extension. As studio manager, Aguirre art directs and oversees the production of all games, interactiv more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina City Threatens Church with Fines for Renting Temporary Event Space, Yet Permits Any Other Entity * Troy, NC-First Liberty Institute and the law firm McGuireWoods sent a letter demanding the City of Troy, North Carolina withdraw its cease-and-desist letter and warning citation that prohibit True Worship Ministries, a local chur more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * New Jerseyans know a bad Bennett deal when they see one September 22, 2026 Radical Rebecca Bennett's pitch to New Jersey voters is quite the deal, and New Jerseyans know a bad deal when they see one: Bennett supports killing nearly 60,000 NJ jobs and 5 million jobs nationwide. That's pure lunacy. And it's clear as day that Bennett could not care less about crushing New Jersey's economy if it means pushing her radical far-left agenda. R more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 25 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Oracle and Wild Bio Join Forces to Advance AI-Driven Agriculture Collaboration will help advance AI-powered research for more productive, resilient crops and scalable, high-quality carbon removal Austin, Texas, and Oxford, United Kingdom--Sep 24, 2026 Oracle and Wild Bioscience (Wild Bio) today announced a collaboration to advance agricultural resilience and crop-based carbon removal using AI. As part of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * READ: DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene's Op-Ed in El Pais * "Republicans have all the wrong priorities" - Chair DelBene In a new Spanish language op-ed for El Pais, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene highlights how House Democrats have been engaging Latino voters early and often this cycle, and how Republicans have failed Latino families. Latino voters will be majoritymakers this election, and Democrats have been communicating with them all cyc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman, Bipartisan & Bicameral Coalition Announce Legislation to Create a National Film Tax Credit * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, September 24, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced the bipartisan, bicameral Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, legislation to create a national film tax credit and bring hundreds of thousands of good-paying production jobs back to the United States.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Demands Abbott Release Texas Maternal Mortality Report Before the Midterms * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) called on Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Department of State Health Services Interim Commissioner Imelda Garcia, and Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee Presiding Officer Dr. Carla Ortique to immediately release Texas's latest maternal mortality report, warning that with more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Secures Critical Resources for New Mexico Water Infrastructure in House-Passed Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) helped pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, securing up to $50 million in new water infrastructure authorizations for communities in New Mexico focused on drought and wildfire recovery, flood protection and the long-term health of the Rio Grande. "I fought to put New more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Escobar, Bacon Introduce Bill to Prevent Military Families from Losing Access to Nutrition Benefits * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-2) introduced the Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026. This bill would ensure that at-risk military families do not lose access to crucial supplemental nutritional benefits through the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program while con more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), CAPAC Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin ur more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Meng, and Krishnamoorthi Lead Bipartisan Letter Requesting Temporary Protected Status for Nepal Following Catastrophic Flooding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), CAPAC Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led a bipartisan letter to President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary  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

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice physicists define new material blueprint for next-generation microchip encryption * Behind every secure online transaction or encrypted message lies a string of completely unpredictable numbers. A team of physicists has now theoretically eliminated a long-standing roadblock, opening the door for next-generation security chips that protect everyday data without slowing down performance. In a study published in "Physical Review Letters," a research tea more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Roadrunners host Colorado State in annual Hispanic Heritage Game * The UTSA Roadrunners will host the Colorado State Rams in the university's annual Hispanic Heritage Game on Saturday, Sept. 26. UTSA's final non-conference clash of the season will kick off at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Alamodome and will be nationally televised on ESPNU. The Roadrunners are 2-1 through three games against opponents from the Lone Star State. UTSA kicked off  more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 24 -- The Royal Town Planning Institute, an organization that says it engages with governments, experts, advocates and international bodies to promote good planning, lead on policy development and research, issued the following news: * * * Humans are a social species - and so we conference Rachel Fisher is the Chief Executive of the RTPI Along with about 250 other lawyers, planners, and surveyors, I spent my weekend in Oxford at the 54th Joint Planning Law Conference. There is always something fairytale-like about go more PR

PASADENA, Texas, Sept. 24 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * San Jac earns recognition, steps into leadership role at Breakbulk Americas * The San Jacinto College logistics and supply chain management program took on a new leadership role at the 2026 Breakbulk Americas Conference, marking several firsts for the College at the global logistics industry event. Breakbulk Americas Education Day was Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. San Jac brought a delegation of more than 130 studen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to bring film jobs home * WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), along with Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas), today introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, a bipartisan bill to revive film and television production in the United States and drive economic growth in local communities. The bill would create a federal tax credit for pro more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia Labs hits trifecta for 2026 Forbes lists * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -Like most large companies, Sandia National Laboratories strives to provide a desirable, supportive workplace where employees can excel and advance professionally while receiving competitive salaries and benefits. Forbes recognized Sandia on three 2026 lists: America's Best Large Employers, America's Dream Employers, and America's Best Em more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Seasoned Energy Litigator John Meadows Joins Holland & Knight in Houston * HOUSTON (September 24, 2026) \- Holland & Knight has bolstered its Texas Litigation Practice Group with the addition of John Meadows as a partner in Houston. His robust energy litigation practice includes tort, contract, regulatory, antitrust and property damage matters for producers. He was previously a partner with Steptoe & Johnson. Mr. Me more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * SEC and FDA Formalize Information-Sharing Framework: What FDA-Regulated Public Companies Need to Know * By Kayla J. Cristales Suzie Trigg Jayun Koo September 24, 2026 Public companies in the life sciences sector have long faced enforcement risk from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the risk of shareholder litigation stemming from alleged misstatements or failures to disclose material information and other al more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * SEC Proposes to Rescind Shareholder Proposal Rule and Modernize Proxy Solicitation Rules * By Bruce Newsome Maya Thomas September 24, 2026 The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued two proposing releases on Sept. 16, 2026, that, if adopted, would significantly alter the federal rules governing shareholder proposals and proxy solicitation. The first, "Rescission of Rule 14a-8's Federal Regulation of Shareholder Propos more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cruz: Bipartisan Red Snapper Bill Heads to President's Desk September 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the United States Senate unanimously passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act (S. 283), which was introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested Cormorants * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026. The legislation requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop regional management frameworks for the take of double-crested cormorants. Sen. Cruz said, "Excessive double-crested cormorant populations are harming  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Schiff, and colleagues introduce legislation to revitalize film and television production in the U.S. * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act today to bring entertainment productions back to the United States from foreign countries through federal tax incentives. Scott is joined by Sens. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Raphael  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * September 2026 | Credit Card Rewards--What's in It for You? * Credit card rewards can be a great way to earn cash back, travel perks, or points on everyday purchases, but only if you understand how they work. Choosing the right rewards card means looking beyond the incentives and considering factors like interest rates, spending habits, and redemption rules. University Federal Credit Union (UFCU), in partnership with ACC's Student Money Managemen more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB Awarded Four Multi-Year Integrated Well Construction Contracts by Aramco * #Awards expand deployment of SLB's integrated well construction model across Saudi Arabia's oil and gas reservoirs HOUSTON, September 24, 2026 -Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced it has been awarded four integrated well construction contracts by Aramco to support oil and gas development across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Special Counsel Lorelie (Lorie) Masters Appointed Chair of the ABA's Commission on Women in the Profession * Special counsel Lorelie (Lorie) Masters was recently appointed as the chair of the American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession. Established in 1987, the Commission was created to assess the status of women in the legal sector and remove barriers to their professional advancement. As chair, Master more PR

DENTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news: * * * State Fair exhibit showcases TWU's 125-year history Sept. 25, 2026 - DENTON - Even before Texas women could vote, they could pursue a higher education at a one-building campus in Denton known as Girls Industrial College, centered in what was then a rural North Texas community known primarily for agriculture and trade. Founded in 1901 after years of persistent advocacy by civic leaders and women-led organizations -- and graduating just one student in its ina more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * TAMU-CC and the Oceans and Wildlife Institute Team Up to Train TPWD Crews on Dolphin Disentanglement Greg Chandler September 24, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - When the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received permits to resume gillnet sampling in Texas bays, the authorization came with an important requirement -- TPWD crews needed detailed training in responding to dolphin entanglement. For Dr. Dara Orbach, Texas A&M  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * TCC bachelor's degree in early childhood education gains scholarships September 24, 2026 FORT WORTH, Texas -- Forty aspiring teachers will have more help turning their associate degrees into bachelor's degrees -- and their work with young children into lasting careers. The Tarrant County College Foundation is offering 40 scholarships for students enrolling in TCC's new Bachelor of Applied Science in early childhood education and teaching, the Col more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters at Safran Seats Launch Unfair Labor Practice Strike * Press Contact: Emma Stamps Phone: (903) 714-4789 Email: EmmaStamps@local767.com (GAINESVILLE, Texas) - Members of Teamsters Local 767 at Safran Seats were forced to launch an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike in Gainesville, Texas, after the employer refused to offer a contract that did not require mandatory overtime. "Instead of addressing Safran Te more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * TEDxSHSU 2026 To Promote Human Connection * Now in its fifth year, TEDxSHSU, the independently organized TEDx program series at Sam Houston State University, is set to promote interpersonal connection and understanding with the talks centering on the theme "Human Connection." The event is split into two sessions with six speakers presenting in each session and will be held in the Lowman Student Center Orange Ballroom on Sept. 30. Reserve your spot  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas 'grows' organic agriculture through education, research and opportunity * Growing organic in Texas has never been easier. Much of that is due to the hard work of growers and their collaborations with Texas A&M AgriLife to build the state's organics industry. Texas leads all states in organic production in the areas of dairy, cotton and peanuts, and Texas A&M AgriLife Exte more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering wins award for international education Halliburton Engineering Global Programs' Introduction to Research Abroad Program won the 2026 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education. Sep. 24, 2026 By David Cook, Contributor Halliburton Engineering Global Programs (HEGP) has been recognized as a winner of the 2026 Institute of International Education (IIE) Andrew Heiskell Award for Innov more PR

LUBBOCK, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news: * * * Texas Tech Researchers Help Identify True Origin of Bats * The work by professor David Ray and doctoral student Francisco Castellanos has provided a new family tree for bats with an origin now believed to be in Europe. Forget everything you thought you knew about the origins of bats. Research involving a Texas Tech University professor and doctoral student just changed all that. A paper published today by the academic journal Nature resulting from the larg more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Thirty Years of Almost Heaven: Toyota West Virginia Celebrates Three Decades in The Mountain State * Plant marks milestone with $90,000 in donations BUFFALO, W.Va. (Sept. 24, 2026) - Toyota West Virginia is celebrating 30 years of manufacturing excellence, innovation, economic growth and powerful community impact. "This is a time to celebrate our history and look toward our next chapter," said David Rosier, president of Toyota  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release: * * * Three Memorial Hermann Hospitals Recognized as Top Performers by Vizient HOUSTON (September 24, 2026) Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center have each earned national recognition as top performers in delivering high-quality care by Vizient, Inc., the nation's largest provider-driven health care performance improvement company. Memorial Hermann-TMC ranked No. more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Tourism scholar joins Texas A&M, studies how food connects cultures * Wantanee Suntikul, Ph.D., has joined the Arch H. Aplin III '80 Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism as an instructional associate professor, bringing nearly two decades of international experience in gastronomy, sustainable tourism and the social dimensions of travel to the department. Sunt more PR

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 24 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda Inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame * DETROIT (Sept. 24, 2026) -In recognition of his global automotive leadership that has brought passion, performance and purpose into modern mobility, Akio Toyoda, chairman of the board, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame last night in Detroit. The honor recognizes leaders, innovators and visionaries  more PR

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 25 -- Del Mar College issued the following news: * * * September 24, 2026 TRIO Educational Opportunity Center receives $1.19 million five-year grant renewal to serve low-income, first-generation Del Mar College students Center to receive $238,000 per year from U.S. Labor Department's Employment and Training Administration to provide comprehensive services and assistance to participants at no cost to ensure student success Article by Melinda Eddleman The Notification of Award just arrived, and Del Mar College ( more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST researcher explores why females and males age differently * Peggy Biga, Ph.D., is using fish and genomics to decode why females and males age differently and how genes and environment shape the process. September 24, 2026 Kate Malazonia Peggy Biga, Ph.D., is using fish and genomics to decode why females and males age differently and how genes and environment shape the process. September 24, 2026 Kate Malazonia Across the animal kingdom, aging more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney Aaron F. Reitz announces strategic priorities for Southern District of Texas * HOUSTON - U.S. Attorney Aaron F. Reitz has issued strategic guidance outlining the Southern District of Texas's law enforcement, prosecution, and investigation priorities, as well as the principles he expects to guide the office's work. See full text linked here and below: We all swore an oath to "protect and defe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested Cormorants * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026. The legislation requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop regional management frameworks for the take of double-crested cormorants. "Alabama's catfish farmers play a crucial role in o more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Sept. 24 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Undergraduate Research Opens Doors to Hands-On Learning and Career Opportunities * Undergraduate research can help East Texas A&M University students turn what they learn in the classroom into hands-on experience-and students do not have to figure out how to get started on their own. The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Collaboration, or UROC, helps students across the university explore rese more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 25 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * America's Supply Chain Challenges Bring Military, Industry and University Leaders to Bentonville Sep. 24, 2026 BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Some of the nation's most complex logistics challenges met some of its most sophisticated commercial supply chain expertise in Bentonville. Military leaders, industry executives, government officials, entrepreneurs, investors and University of Arkansas researchers gathered at The Ledger in Bentonville on Sept. 10-1 more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Multiple childhood traumas tied to worse young adult outcomes By Catherine Thibault September 24, 2026 Emerging adults with an average age of 19 who experienced four or more adverse childhood experiences had substantially higher rates of depression, suicidal ideation, hard drug use, and interpersonal violence than those who reported no childhood adversity. Experiencing emotional abuse, sexual abuse, discrimination more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio ranks on Forbes list of 'America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026' * SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 24, 2026 - UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center and health system of The University of Texas at San Antonio, has been named one of America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026 by Forbes, earning a place among just 250 healthcare organizations nationwide recognized for creati more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * UTHealth Houston partners with Exobiosphere for space-based research By Sydney Lowther September 24, 2026 UTHealth Houston has partnered with Exobiosphere, a space biotechnology company, to advance biomedical research through innovative space-based technologies. The partnership combines UTHealth Houston's expertise in antibody discovery, therapeutics, artificial intelligence, and biomedical research with Exobiosphere's orb more PR

GALVESTON, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Health pediatric hospital services recognized by Vizient for quality and accountability * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) has been recognized for the second consecutive year as a top performer in Vizient's Bernard A. Birnbaum Quality and Accountability Awards for pediatric hospitals. UTMB Health is the only academic medical center in Texas to earn the distinction. "Receiving this recognition for a second c more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UTSW spinoff receives $2.6 million CPRIT grant to develop novel cancer immunotherapy * DALLAS - Sept. 24, 2026 - MusiQ Bio, a biotech startup created to advance an anticancer technology developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been awarded a $2.59 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The funding is aimed at developing new treatments that prime the immune system to fight  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 24 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * WashU students build skills, networks through internships * #In Brief * WashU students gained job skills and expanded their professional networks in labs, offices, hospitals and courthouses. * The WashU Center for Career Engagement maintains a large database of job opportunities, coaches students and funds experiential learning opportunities. * Employers report they prioritize skills and experience when hiring. Cancer researcher at th 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

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 25 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Talk Explores Fun, Practical Uses of AI, Robotics By Scott Craig September 24, 2026 Engineering professors Dan Jensen and Kristin L. Wood lead an interactive Westmont Downtown lecture, "Having Fun with Everyday AI and Robotics: Life Implications," on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The event offers a hands-on exploration of artificial intelligence and robotics. Attendees should bring a smartphone o more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * Who Really Chose the Apollo 11 Moon Flag? ACC Student Follows the Paper Trail * Decades-old NASA documents are helping ACC Honors Program student Gordon Ray piece together the unlikely story behind the first American flag planted on the Moon. The American flag planted on the Moon by Apollo 11 is one of the most recognizable symbols of human exploration. But exactly how that flag made its way from Earth to the lunar surface is more complicated than more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Urges Fifth Circuit to Correct Judicial Gatekeeping Failure in Texas Trial * Click here to read WLF's brief. (Washington, DC)-Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to reverse an unjust $210 million trial verdict. While the trial below was riddled with procedural errors, WLF's filing focuses on the improper, late admission of uncleared expert testimony. Five days  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Presents Purple Heart Medal to Retired Army Staff Sergeant George F. O'Dell * BELLA VISTA, Arkansas-September 24, 2026...Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) presented the Purple Heart Medal to Retired Army Staff Sergeant George F. O'Dell who was seriously injured while deployed to Iraq in 2009. The Purple Heart Medal is awarded in the name of the President of the United States to servicemembers who are killed or wounded by enemy action more PR