JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans September 25, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach that leaked personal patient information thro more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach * Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolvin more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach * Thursday, September 24, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt collector, the American Medical Collection Agency more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs. Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition of 47 other states and territories to distribute fu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Justice Applaud Passage of Bill Honoring West Virginia Children Impacted by Childhood Cancer * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) applauded the Senate's unanimous passage of their legislation to rename a playground in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve as the "Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhoo more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Virginia Western Community College posted the following news: * * * Dr. Laura J. Treanor pledges to "create possibility" as Virginia Western's fifth president * Dr. Laura J. Treanor was inaugurated as Virginia Western Community College's fifth president in an investiture ceremony at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m. "Virginia Western is in very good hands," said Dr. Beth A. Quinn, Chair of the Local Advisory Board, who presided. Dr. Treanor has served as College president si more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Lodging of Proposed Modification to Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act On September 22, 2026, the Department of Justice lodged with the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia a proposed modification to the consent decree entered by the Court on March 21, 2019 in the lawsuit entitled United States of America and State of  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces "West Virginia's Dolly Days Read-a-Thon" in Partnership with the Department of Tourism * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the launch of West Virginia's Dolly Days Read-a-Thon, a statewide reading challenge celebrating Dolly Parton's commitment to childhood literacy and encouraging West Virginia students to discover the joy of reading. The challenge begins October 1, 2026,  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Celebrates 84th Preston County Buckwheat Festival * KINGWOOD, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today joined residents and visitors in Kingwood for the 84th Preston County Buckwheat Festival, where he celebrated nearly nine decades of agriculture, community and tradition in Preston County. Watch Governor Morrisey's remarks here. "The Buckwheat Festival is a great West Virginia tradition because it brings gener more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-781) on the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act (H.R. 2555). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Aug. 27, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2555 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to provide freedom of association protections for single-sex organizations. Committee Action 118TH CONGRESS First Session--Hearing On March 29, 2023, the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Developme more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-798) on the Title IX Clarification Act (H.R. 8781). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 8781, Title IX Clarification Act of 2026, amends section 901(c) of Education Amendments of 1972 to define ``sex'' for purposes of nondiscrimination requirements applicable to federally funded education programs and activities. Committee Action 118TH CONGRESS First Session--Hearings  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-795) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 9497). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 3, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Congressional Direction Academic Partnerships.--The Committee recognizes the value of the Corps entering into cooperative agreements with certain universit more ST

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. Page 1 September 23, 2024 Office of the Chief Financial Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20746 RE: Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions, DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0298 The Institute for Sound Public Policy ("IfSPP") respectfully submits the following public comment to the Depart more ST

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 25 -- University of Charleston posted the following news: * * * University of Charleston Celebrates Legacy of Dr. Edwin H. Welch with Hall Dedication * CHARLESTON, WV -After nearly 30 years spent transforming the University of Charleston, one of the campus buildings Dr. Edwin H. Welch helped bring to life now bears his name. University leaders, trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, family and friends gathered Thursday evening to officially dedicate Edwin Welch Hall, honoring the former president whose more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Sept. 25 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University Alumni Wall of Honor Inductees Have Lasting Impact on Ohio Valley * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -West Liberty University announced today its Alumni Wall of Honor inductees for 2026. The four individuals have had a significant impact on communities throughout the Ohio Valley through their professional achievements. They include: * David Bridgeman '77, a dentist from New Martinsville, West Virginia * Todd Cover '98, President  more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Sept. 25 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University Offers West Virginia's Only Standalone Inclusive Early Childhood Education Bachelor's Degree * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -West Liberty University is now the only university in West Virginia offering a standalone bachelor's degree program that leads to state certification in both Preschool-Kindergarten General Education and Birth-PreK Special Education. This certification area represents a critical workforce need across West Vi more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 25 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Prepares to Welcome Alumni Home for Homecoming 2026 * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) will welcome alumni and friends back to their Home Among the Hills for Homecoming weekend, Oct. 9-11, 2026. Homecoming brings together alumni and friends from across generations, with members of the Wesleyan community returning to campus from near and far. Throughout the weekend, attendees will have opportunities to more PR