HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 2 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * HAWAII SECURES UP TO $45 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH MONSANTO OVER PCB CONTAMINATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES Oct. 1, 2026 HONOLULU - Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced a settlement with Monsanto Company and its affiliates, Solutia, Inc. and Pharmacia LLC, resolving Hawaii's claims against these companies for contamination caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Hawaii's waterways and natural resources. The settlement guarantee more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Air forces unite for Tarang Shakti 26 * JODHPUR AIR FORCE STATION, India -Air forces from across the globe gathered Sept. 26, 2026, at Jodhpur Air Force Station to inaugurate Tarang Shakti 26, an Indian Air Force-hosted multinational exercise focused on combined air operations and cooperation among participating nations. During the inauguration, IAF leadership addressed participating contingents on the objectives and significance of TS26. Contin more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants, gutting one of the country's most significant climate protections. In September, the Env more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of eight other attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court judges in Minnesota: "The announcement by U.S. Attorney Gene more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for scrapping federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-f more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plants to reduce their g more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump Administration for scrapping federal limits on greenhouse gas pollution from many of the country's largest power plants. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed rules requiring coal- and gas-fired power plants to cut their emissions. That decision opens the door to more pollution, whi more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Bangladesh, U.S. Airmen sign way ahead at ninth Airman-to-Airman Talks * DHAKA, Bangladesh -Leaders from the Bangladesh Air Force, U.S. Pacific Air Forces and the Oregon Air National Guard signed the minutes of the ninth Airman-to-Airman Talks Sept. 22, 2026, at Bangladesh Air Force Headquarters, setting the course for the next year of cooperation between the two air forces. Bangladesh Air Force Air Commodore Mohammad Sahidul Islam, director of p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Statement On The Passing Of Former U.S. Representative Patricia (Pat) Saiki * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai'i-1st), issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Representative Patricia (Pat) Saiki: "I join all of our Hawai'i in remembering and honoring the life and legacy of U. S. Representative Patricia Saiki," said U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai'i-1st). "She is rightly credited with many specific acco more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * Anniversary of Mao's Murderous Regime It was on October 1, 1949 that Mao Zedong began his murderous regime in China. Given the profound ignorance that most young people have about communism, it is worth taking a crash course on what he did. There is no bigger monster in world his more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary by author of Once Upon a Hill Michael Jones: * * * October 1, 2026 What two failed Senate votes tell us about the midterms For a brief moment this week, the Senate looked almost functional. On Monday, 77 senators--including more than half of the Democratic caucus--voted to pass the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping bill intended to establish national rules for college athletics, including how schools compensate athletes for the more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 2 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings, coalition issue statement on US DOJ attack on federal judges October 1, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings day joined a coalition of attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court judges in Minnesota: "The announcement by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche that the Department of Justice has  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens October 1, 2026 The Department is prioritizing holding individual institutions of higher education accountable for elevating illegal aliens above American citizens - Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for violating federal law by prioritizing the needs of more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Double trouble: Two active magma reservoirs indicated at Masaya volcano * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Masaya volcano in Nicaragua sits within 13 miles of 2 million people and is a popular tourist destination due to its lava lake. Penn State researchers recently found evidence of two new magma sources under the active volcano, highlighting what they called the critical importance of understanding transitions in volcanic behavior and shallow magm more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * October 1, 2026 Florida dengue outbreak highlights importance of Upstate research The recent rise in locally acquired dengue cases in Florida is drawing national attention to a mosquito-borne virus that researchers at Upstate Medical University have studied for years. For Upstate scientists, the Florida cases underscore why understanding dengue--and developing better ways to prevent and treat it--has be more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Oct 1, 2026 Hale Hokuala Kauai Debuts as Curio Collection by Hilton's First Hawaii Resort The 210 room lifestyle resort introduces distinctive design, locally inspired dining and memorable stays celebrating the people and traditions of Kauai * Hale Hokuala Kauai, Curio Collection by Hilton has officially opened as Curio Collection by Hilton's first resort in Hawaii, introducing a 210-room lifestyle resort, including 23 suites, overlooking Nawiliw more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 1 -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release: * * * DBEDT Policy Forum Highlights Newly Released Hawaii-Japan Economic Data September 29, 2026 HONOLULU--The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), in partnership with the Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs (HIPA) and the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH), hosted a public policy forum yesterday to highlight findings from the newly released 2026 Hawaii-Japan Economic Repor more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 1 -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release: * * * DBEDT Releases 2025 State of Hawaii Data Book September 30, 2026 HONOLULU--The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) today released the 2025 edition of the State of Hawaii Data Book, marking the 58th edition of its long-standing series. The Hawaii State Data Book remains the state's most comprehensive statistical resource, featuring 24 sections and 832 data tables covering popul more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 1 -- The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism issued the following news release: * * * August 2026 Visitor Spending and Arrivals Declined September 30, 2026 HONOLULU--Total spending by visitors in August 2026 was $1.59 billion (measured in nominal dollars), a 9.7 percent decline compared to August 2025, according to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). There were 772,039 total visitors in August 2026, down 5.6 percent from August 2 more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 2 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * DOH CLOSES LEGEND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT DUE TO MULTIPLE FOOD SAFETY VIOLATIONS Oct 1, 2026 HONOLULU -- The Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch (FSB) issued a red "closed" placard and immediately shut down Legend Seafood Restaurant. The establishment, located at 100 N. Beretania St., Ste. 108, was shut down due multiple critical food safety violations. The food establishment, operated by Ming Dynasty Fish & Shrimp Co., Inc., r more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 1 -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * KALAUPAPA DRINKING WATER SYSTEM REPAIRS COMPLETED; POWER OUTAGE DELAYS RETURN OF PATIENTS AND STAFF Sep 30, 2026 HONOLULU -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) is continuing to coordinate with the National Park Service (NPS) and other partners to return patients and staff to Kalaupapa as soon as possible, following the successful repair of the settlement's drinking water system. NPS informed DOH that repairs to the Kalaupapa drinking wat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Holei Sea Arch Collapses in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitors Urged to Stay Away from Cliff Edges and Out of Closed Areas October 1, 2026 HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii - The iconic Holei Sea Arch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, marking the latest transformation of the park's remote and rugged coastline. Visitors are urged to stay back from the unstable coastal cliff edges wh more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 1 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Media Coverage: September 2026 * The University of Missouri-St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. Notice a clip we missed? Email us at umsldaily@umsl.edu. Featured stories: St. Louis Magazine featured  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump Administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's dirtiest power plants. Communities in New Jersey and across the country rely on these regulations to protect the air  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges 'A desperate and dangerous attack on American judicial independence' October 1, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of eight attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 1 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Playing With Fire: USU Author Explores Hilarious-Turned-Tragic Consequences * Childish pranks are part of being a kid. Calling a random number and asking if the caller's refrigerator is running and, if so, to catch it; switching the plastic bags inside cereal boxes so Lucky Charms become shredded wheat; short-sheeting the bed; birthday candles that cannot be extinguished; the perennial whoopie cushion. But what happens if the prank isn't quite so childish and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders, 19 Senators Push to Nearly Double Emergency Home Heating Assistance After Trump's War with Iran Spikes Costs for Americans WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- As one in five American families are forced to make unacceptable choices between whether to pay their utility bills, heat their homes, purchase their prescription drugs or put food on the table, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and 19 Democratic senators today urged the Trump administration to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Hirono Lead Senate Resolution Honoring Hawaiian History * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai'i) introduced a Senate resolution designating September 2026 as "Hawaiian History Month." The resolution recognizes the rich history and culture of Native Hawaiians and Hawai'i. "Hawaiian cultural traditions and values are an essential part of what makes Hawai'i special. Hawaiian History Month is an opp more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Second Decision to Block New York Climate Change Superfund Act Issued * For the second time in less than four weeks, a federal judge has ruled that New York's Climate Change Superfund Act ("the Climate Act") is unconstitutional. On September 23, 2026 in United States v. New York (SDNY), Senior District Judge P. Kevin Castel granted summary judgment for the federal government, permanently enjoining enforcement of the Climate Act more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following letter with co-signers to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Laura Swett: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 29, 2026 Chairman Laura Swett Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20426 Chairman Swett: We write regarding our concerns about the proposed merger between NextEra Energy, Inc. ("NextEra") and Dominion Energy ("Dominion") and the extent to which this merger will reduce competit more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Oct. 1 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH Cancer Center secures $3M grant to study breast cancer disparities in Hawaii Study aims to understand which early-stage pre-invasive breast cancers may become invasive Oct 1, 2026 As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins this October, University of Hawaii Cancer Center researchers have been awarded a $3 million National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant to investigate why early-stage breast cancer becomes invasive in some patients but not o more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 2 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: * * * VNR: UH, UMass to collaborate on energy resilience, national security research, more Oct 1, 2026 The University of Hawaii and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) have agreed to collaborate on research and education focused on strengthening energy systems, critical infrastructure and national security. UH President Wendy F. Hensel and UMass President Marty Meehan signed a five-year memorandum of understanding on October 1, at Bachman Hall on th more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USS Warrior completes Ship Repair and Maintenance Exercise in Hakodate * YOKOSUKA, Japan -Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10) completed a Ship Repair and Maintenance Exercise (SRMX) series, Sept. 30, 2026, while conducting a scheduled port visit in Hakodate, Japan. During the bilateral maintenance period, Warrior Sailors worked hand-in-hand with skilled local and visiting Japanese ship repair workers at Hakodate port fac more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Reintroduces Bill to Make Higher Education More Accessible for Students with Disabilities * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) reintroduced the Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026, legislation to make higher education in America more affordable and accessible for students with disabilities. This bill would enable students with disabilities who take reduced course loads - approved as an accommodation by their co more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plants to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the pr more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Welcomes Andrew Stacy as New Director of Marketing and Communications * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is pleased to announce Andrew Stacy as its new Director of Marketing and Communications. "We're thrilled to welcome Andrew to our Home Among the Hills," President James Moore said. "He brings strong strategic communications experience and a demonstrated ability to reach new  more PR