COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 25 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Missouri Honor Medalists craft master classes for Missouri School of Journalism students * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 25, 2026) -Earlier this week, a famous journalist, a highly influential news and philanthropy executive and the leader of the world's largest advertising agency each delivered master classes to students at the Missouri School of Journalism. Jon Cook, Alberto Ibarguen and Judy Woodruff more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Brainstem Signal Reorganizes the Neural Code for Taste * Why might food seem appealing in one state of mind and less enticing in another? New UConn research offers insight into how the brain systems that regulate alertness and stress may reshape how taste is represented in the brain. In a study published in Cell Reports, researchers in the lab of Natale Sciolino, an assistant professor in the department of physiology and neurobiology, found t more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A New Global Partnership Brings DNP Students from Chile to UConn * This fall, Camila Varela-Loreto and Claudia Flores-Espinoza, traveled from Chile to begin their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Connecticut. As the first international students to participate in the Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing's DNP program, they were warmly welcomed to UConn. Camila and Claudia both come from the Pontificia Universidad Catoli more PR

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

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: * * * Soil-biodegradable Plastic Mulches for Sustainable and Organic Agriculture: An Updated Assessment September 24, 2026 Posted by: Jane Cerza - Vernon, CT-- Updated Assessment Examines Progress and Challenges of Soil-Biodegradable Plastic Mulches in Sustainable Agriculture Plastic mulch has become an essential tool in modern crop production, helping growers conserve moisture, suppress weeds, regulate soil temper more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's (U.S. ED) proposal to provide the Trump Administration with broad discretion in educational grantmaking decisions. The proposal follows many earlier attemp 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. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general are pushing Congress to take immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence, a call that's been echoed by AI industry leaders in recent weeks. "AI technology is developing fast, and we can't let it go unchecked, 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

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow state and local governments to address nationwide shortages of critical s more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed a comment letter opposing the Trump administration's proposed rule that attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas that allow state and local governments to address nationwide shortages of critical service providers like tea more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence * #Says AI companies shouldn't be left to police themselves. Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on Congress to pass rules for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter to congressional leaders from a bipartisan group of attorneys general, AG Rayfield warns that recent incidents show AI built without proper safeguards can  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * Award-Winning Author Wil Haygood Brings 'The War Within a War' to UDC Sept. 29 * Wil Haygood will return to the University of the District of Columbia on Tuesday, Sept. 29, for a lecture and discussion of his latest book, "The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home." The lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. in the UDC Student Center Ballroom. A reception and book signing will follow. Haygood has a longstanding relationship with  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Baseball Alumni Among Diamond Club Hall of Fame Class of 2026 * Four Southern Connecticut State University alumni will be recognized when the Southern Connecticut Diamond Club holds its 18th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Oct. 22 at The Woodwinds in Branford. Former Southern All-American Chris Borelli, '00, M.S. '14, is among the members of the Diamond Club Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Borelli, a former player an more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Refocuses Medicaid Quality on Health Outcomes, Launches Innovative Partnership With 37 States * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is launching an initiative with a founding group of 37 state partners to focus on how quality is measured in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The effort will put health outcomes -not processes and pap more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Consumer Window to Submit Claims for Inflated Generic Drug Prices Is Open * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson is urging Ohioans to check their eligibility for compensation from settlements reached with generic-drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate generic-drug prices. "If you paid too much for certain generic drugs, you may be entitled to money back," said Wilson. "Check your eligibility and get what you're more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Continuing the Conversation with Kyoto University * The Office of Global Affairs recently hosted a delegation from Kyoto University on September 18, continuing efforts to strengthen academic cooperation between the two institutions. The visit followed a trip on July 21 by UConn President Radenka Maric to her alma mater, where she met with Kyoto University President Nagahiro Minato and Professor Yasuyuki Kono, Vice-President for International Stra more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont and Lt. Governor Bysiewicz Remind Families and Students About Connecticut's New Statewide School Breakfast Program * All K-12 Public School Students Can Now Receive Breakfast at No Cost at the Start of Every School Day (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz today are reminding families and students about Connecticut's new statewide K-12 school breakfast program, which began at the start more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont and Treasurer Russell Applaud Announcement From S&P Global Ratings Improving Connecticut's Credit Rating Outlook To Positive * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Treasurer Erick Russell today are applauding the announcement from S&P Global Ratings that it is revising the State of Connecticut's credit rating outlook, improving it from stable to positive. During Governor Lamont's time in office, Connecticut has re more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Orders Activation of the Connecticut Emergency Operations Center Ahead of Anticipated Weekend Nor'Easter * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering an activation of the Connecticut Emergency Operations Center (EOC) ahead of the forecasted nor'easter that is anticipated to deliver heavy rain and strong winds across Connecticut and the northeast region throughout the weekend. The EOC will more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, Commissioner Eucalitto Mourn the Death of Connecticut Department of Transportation Employee Elvin Hernandez * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today are mourning the death of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employee Elvin Hernandez, 60, who was killed this morning when more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * High school students discover career paths through NUWC Division Newport's Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program * Fifty high school students, participating in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's annual summer Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program (UTAP), aimed at introducing students to STEM by building hands-on skills in robotics and engineering, received guidance from employees on potential career tracks. The students more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration's "Pocket Rescissions" are Illegal September 25, 2026 Amicus Brief: Submitted by DeLauro in September 2025 Explains why "Pocket Rescissions" are Illegal August 2025 Fact Sheet: "Pocket Rescissions" = Line-Item Veto - WASHINGTON - House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) released the following statement on the Trump administration's so-c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-800) on the Student Protection and University Accountability Act (H.R. 9203). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 9203, Student Protection and University Accountability Act, is to increase the transparency of colleges and universities in carrying out their civil rights responsibilities and to codify certain investigative procedures at the Office for Civil  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-788) on the Credit Access and Inclusion Act (H.R. 5402). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on Sept. 1, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 5402, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2025, was introduced on September 16, 2025, by Republican Representative Young Kim (CA-40). H.R. 5402 permits public housing authorities, utility providers, and telecommunications companies to submit payment information--such as more ST

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * In Advance of East Coast Nor'Easter, Attorney General Tong and Consumer Protection Commissioner Cafferelli Warn Residents to be Aware of Home Improvement Scams * (Hartford, CT) - In advance of the upcoming nor'easter that could potentially cause flooding, downed trees, power outages and property damage in towns across Connecticut, Attorney General William Tong and Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Br 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 25, 2026 Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing - Docket No. FTC-2026-1057 Dear Chairman Ferguson and Commissioners: Internet Works ("IW") is a trade association of 34 diverse members working together to right-size tec more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Condemns Supreme Court Decision Allowing Use of Trump Voter Purge Database * East Hartford, CT - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement condemning the Supreme Court's decision to allow the use of the Trump Administration's "SAVE" database, which empowers states to use data collected from the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security, to  more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 25 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Matt Picanso Presents Incident Detection Technology at ITS Connecticut * This week, Senior ITS Network Specialist Matt Picanso led a thoughtful presentation on automatic incident detection at the ITS Connecticut Annual Meeting. This event brings together ITS consultants, municipalities, institutions, and state  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Republicans Abetting Trump's Iran War Again: Americans Are Telling Congress to End This War * WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the Senate floor before a vote on a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's disastrous war in Iran, which Senate Republicans again blocked. Despite Trump's assurance of a short military engagement, Murphy revealed how this months-long conflict continues to spin out of control as Amer more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Demands Establishment of a Robust Regulatory Framework for AI Development September 25, 2026 - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 attorneys general urging Congressional leaders to enact comprehensive federal artificial intelligence (AI) regulatio more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U.S. S more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond urges Congress to regulate AI industry to protect Oklahomans OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 25, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on Congress to take immediate action to regulate the artificial intelligence industry to protect the safety of Oklahomans. Drummond joined a coalition of 25 other attorneys general in a letter sent to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing (Docket No. FTC-2026-1057) To Whom It May Concern, Oregon Consumer Justice (OCJ) submits the following comment in response to the Federal Trade Commis more ST

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Pitt and UConn Researchers Receive $3.1M from NIH to Bring Genomics into Primary Care By Kat Procyk More than 100 million adults in the United States receive their routine health care from a primary care provider (PCP). As a result, PCPs frequently encounter patients with genetic health concerns, including adverse drug reactions, inherited cancer risk, family planning considerations and early signs of hereditary cardiovascu more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Robert Smith Named Interim Dean of the School of Business * Dr. Julia Irwin, interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, has announced the appointment of Robert A. Smith, Esq., as interim dean of the School of Business. His term began August 21, 2026. Smith is a professor of management and business law with nearly 30 years of experience spanning both industry and higher education. He has served the School of Business in s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following letter with co-signers to Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Vice Chair Patty Murray, D-Washington, House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, and Ranking Member Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 The Honorable Susan Collins Chair Senate Committee on Appropriations U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Patty Murray Vice Chair Senate Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 Dear Attorney General Blanche: In June, we wrote to you about potential corruption related to the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) decision to drop its criminal case against Gautam Adani when ini more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Star51 Capital in Its Investment in UltraSight's US$24 Million Financing * Sidley represented Star51 Capital in connection with its investment in UltraSight(tm), a leader in AI-guided cardiac workflows, as part of the company's US$24 million Series B2 financing. The financing was led by Alive HealthTech Growth Fund, with additional participation from Deep Insight, Connecticut Innovations, and eHealth  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Connecticut, Part 1 * Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers. Four delegates represented Connecticut. This week's profile features Samuel Huntington and Roger Sherman. Samuel Huntington Huntington was born July 16, 1731, in the Windham, Connecticut Colon more PR

COOS BAY, Oregon, Sept. 25 -- Southwestern Oregon Community College posted the following news: * * * Southwestern announces Ciara Rubi as its 2026-27 Guest Artist in Residence * COOS BAY, OR - Southwestern Oregon Community College is happy to announce that our Guest Artist in Residence for 2026-27 is Ciara Rubi. The Guest Artist in Residence program is a partnership between the College, SWOCC Foundation, private donors, and the Coos Art Museum. It's designed to provide a nearly year-long opportunity for an artist to focus on their work, ins more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Take Taxpayer-Funded Ad Celebrating Trump Off the Air September 25, 2026 Murray, DeLauro, Reed, Hoyer demand information about taxpayer dollars spent on the ad and remind Trump admin of multiple federal laws outlawing government propaganda - Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), House Appropriations Committee  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 26 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Trinity Alumna and Faculty Member Collaborate on Newly Published Research September 24, 2026 By Cate Griffin '27 Student research that begins in a Trinity College classroom can grow into something much bigger. Trinity alumna Teodora "Tea" Brnovic '24 and Associate Professor of Sociology Alyson K. Spurgas recently had a co-authored article published in the October 2026 issue of Social Science & Medicine, a peer-reviewed academic journal that covers health-re more PR

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Sept. 26 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus (Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez) issued the following news: * * * COOP Engineering Program celebrates 50 years of achievement By Javier Valentin Feliciano (javier.valentin@upr.edu) September 25, 2026 Five decades ago the COOP program, of the College of Engineering of the University Campus of Mayaguez (RUM), was established with the educational mission of integrating the theory learned in classes with the practice. That goal was not only achieved, but became more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 25 -- The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee campus issued the following news release: * * * UWM inaugurates Thomas Gibson as 10th chancellor, unveils vision for the university's next chapter September 25, 2026 The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrated the inauguration of its 10th chancellor, Thomas Gibson, on the university's 70th anniversary, marking a historic milestone in UWM's continued growth and impact. The ceremony was held Friday, Sept. 25, at the UWM Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts. More t more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 26 -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * For Alonzo Plough, "community is always a plural" By Matt Kristoffersen September 24, 2026 As a junior faculty member at Tufts University, Dr. Alonzo L. Plough, PhD, MPH '77, published studies on unequal funding and inequitable outcomes in end-stage renal disease. The papers reached leading journals, but they had little effect on the conditions he hoped to improve. So, at 37, he gave up tenure to become Boston's director of public health. "So more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New AI Tool Detects Widely Underdiagnosed Heart Condition By Isabella Backman September 25, 2026 A new Yale-developed artificial intelligence (AI) platform can detect individuals at risk for amyloid cardiomyopathy, an underdiagnosed cardiac condition, using data from a quick and accessible heart test. Amyloid cardiomyopathy is a disease caused by the buildup of misfolded proteins on the heart muscle. Left untreated, it can  more PR