WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- 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 Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20580 Re: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing The undersigned civil rights advocacy and civil society organizations appreciate the opportunity to submit comments in response to the Federal Tra more ST

GRINNELL, Iowa, Oct. 1 -- Grinnell College posted the following news: * * * 5 Questions with Dakota Chandler * Dakota Chandler's career has taken her from the mailroom at Creative Artists Agency to Warner Bros. Pictures and Hulu, with stops in fintech and home furnishings along the way. Now, she's bringing that experience to Grinnell College as the leader of the Arts, Media, and Communications Career Community in the Center for Careers, Life, and Service (CLS). Chandler grew up in Kingston, a tiny town in northern Illinois -"smaller than G more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news: * * * NEW REPORT: Tourism Industry Contributed More Than $87 Billion to Pennsylvania's Economy and Supported Over 521,000 Jobs in 2025 September 30, 2026 Under Governor Josh Shapiro, the Commonwealth has grown its tourism industry by $6.4 billion and 13,427 jobs -- welcoming 206.2 million visitors in 2025 alone. Pennsylvania was recently recognized with three ESTO awards from the US Travel Association for its tou more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * AEM Manufacturing Express Wraps 2026 Tour Celebrating the People, Companies, and Communities Powering American Manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today celebrated the conclusion of the 2026 leg of the AEM Manufacturing Express tour, which spent the month of September spotlighting the men and women who build, power, and feed America. The Northeast leg marked the thi more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins bipartisan suit over corporate liability for PFAS pollution * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the chemical company historically known as DuPont (now called "EIDP"), its parent company, Corteva, and a newly-created entity called "Vylor," to prevent attempts to escape financial responsibility for the companies' role in PFAS contamination more PR

TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release: * * * ASI Power Summit Brings Promo's Top Leaders Together To Tackle AI, the Economy and What's Next Trevose, PA - October 1, 2026 Three-day San Diego event connects industry executives for candid conversations, expert insights and high-value networking, October25-27 - At a time when business leaders are confronting rapid advances in artificial intelligence, economic shifts and changing business models, the promotional products industry more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: The economy is resilient. Why do many Americans feel differently? * ABINGTON, Pa. -Even as the Federal Reserve moves to raise interest rates for the first time in three years, many of the metrics that economists rely on to gauge the overall health of the economy -like jobs reports, the unemployment rate and the stock market -have looked relatively strong in recent months. Despite this, only about 24% of Americans rated the  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 Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to inflate generic drug prices more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has 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 coal- and gas-fired pow 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

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement will resolve allegations that the generic drug manuf more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medications, costing patients millions of dollars. Today more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Moves to Block DuPont from Shielding Its Assets Over "Forever Chemical" Cleanup Costs * #AG Rayfield blasts "shell game" attempt to avoid accountability Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action to block DuPont from shuffling money around to avoid accountability for the massive cleanup costs from PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that have contaminated water and soil across the country. In a bipartisan lawsuit 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

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 mil more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor, Be Money $mart Partners Kick off Financial Planning Month with Second-Annual Art Contest for PA Students * Camp Hill, PA - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today kicked off a contest to design the cover of his department's second annual Be Money $mart financial literacy activity book designed to help students and their caregivers learn how to plan for their financial future. The activity book is b more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Associate Jeremy Gradwohl Named AAI 2026 Antitrust Enforcement Award Honoree * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiffs' law firm, announced today that associate Jeremy Gradwohl has been named a 2026 Honoree by the American Antitrust Institute (AAI) in the category of Outstanding Antitrust Litigation Achievement by a Young Lawyer. Mr. Gradwohl is recognized for his work on Berger Montague's co-le more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr Welcomes Three New Members to the Board of Trustees * Several individuals recently joined Bryn Mawr's Board of Trustees. Anna West '21 is serving a three-year term as a young alumna trustee. Cheryl Holland '80, who previously served as a trustee from 1994-2006 and 2012-2020, has been re-elected to the Board and will be joined by Will Rehrig P'17, both to five-year terms as trustees. After serving a one-year term as an ex officio representativ more PR

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Cameco acknowledges United States and Republic of Korea announcement of Framework for the Deployment of Nuclear Power * Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, September 30, 2026 \- Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) acknowledges that the United States of America ("USG") and the Republic of Korea ("Korea"), under a previously entered Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU"), today announced a framework that anticipates the inve more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- 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, Suite CC-5610 (Annex B) Washington, DC 20580 Re: Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing Dear Commissioners: On behalf of Chamber of Progress, a tech industry association that supports policies to build a more inclusive society in which every more ST

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 1 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * 'We Already Fought This Battle': After Public Outcry, Pennsylvania Health Department Will Rethink Plan to Expand Powers The department had sought sweeping changes to Pennsylvania's disease control regulations that would have allowed state health officials to impose s more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Welcomes Dr. Joe Mitchell as President and Chief Executive Officer * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced that Joseph (Joe) Mitchell, MD, has officially assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new chapter for the nation's first children's hospital. Dr. Mitchell succeeds Madeline Bell, who retired after nearly four  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspir more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * CommonSpirit Trinity Health System Finalizes Transition to UPMC 9/30/2026 Steubenville, OH - CommonSpirit Trinity Health System has completed the transaction with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) to transfer ownership of Trinity Health System including Trinity West and Trinity East in Steubenville, Ohio, Trinity Twin City Medical Center in Dennison, Ohio and Trinity St. Clairsville Neighborhood Hospital in S more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Announces Over $20 Million Returned to Constituents Through Federal Casework * BETHLEHEM, Pa. -Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie announced that his office has helped return $20.7 million to constituents across the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos through federal casework and assistance since taking office. Of the $20.7 million returned since taking office, $10.3 million was returned to constituents in 2025, and more than $ more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Court Denies Google's Summary Judgment Bid Against Publisher Class, Refuses to Exclude Opinions by Publishers' Experts in Ad Tech Antitrust Case * A federal court in Manhattan has denied Google's motion for summary judgment against the certified class of online publishers represented by Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiffs' law firm, clearing the way for the publishers' antitrust claims to proceed to trial.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers * Washington, D.C. - A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled in favor of state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and providers, ending a lawsuit that blocked the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful conditions on federal grants for programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Ag more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Dance Students and Faculty Shine at Philadelphia Fringe Festival * Several Bryn Mawr dance program students and faculty took part in the annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, held in September. Rose Sunderland-McKay '27, a dance and anthropology major, performed in Blank Packard Dance, Replay. Ari Simon '29 performed in The Pelican and The Whale, directed by Sophy Jarka-Sellars '26, and Interim Director of Dance Tammy Carrasco performed in LUNAR RETREAT more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Bolsters Capital Solutions Platform With Addition of Partner Isabella Vecchio * Dechert LLP announced today that Isabella (Bella) Vecchio has joined the firm's capital solutions team as a partner in its New York office, reuniting with team leader Leo Klingbaum, partner Jennifer Harris and four associates. The arrival of Ms. Vecchio and the new associates further expands the team and strengthens the firm's capabilities more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Lee Announce $11 Million More in Federal Funding for Safety Upgrades at Pittsburgh Airport * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) announced $11,023,181 in federal funding to upgrade thousands of feet of lighting and pavement on Runway 10L/28R at the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), further modernizing Western Pennsylvanians' go-to airport. The U.S. Department of Transpor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 DNC Condemns Disgraceful Attack on DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta During an event at a crowded Pennsylvania restaurant on Tuesday night, Republican State Representative Aaron Bernstine reportedly went on a homophobic tirade in which he hurled hateful and unacceptable slurs while spreading vicious lies about Democratic State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta's health. In response to this disgraceful attack on DNC Vice Chair Kenyat 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

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Drexel University issued the following news: * * * The Academy of Natural Sciences' Living Legacy of Research and Discovery By Alissa Falcone September 30, 2026 For nearly two centuries, most visitors encountered the Academy of Natural Sciences through its museum. But beyond the public galleries, a scientific enterprise has been -- and continues to be -- at work. The Academy is home to one of the world's most globally significant natural history collections. It holds about 19 million biological speci more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Drexel-Arkema Program Builds Award-Winning Leaders in Manufacturing * As maintenance manager of a hydrogen peroxide plant, Shasta Johnson '17 is in constant motion on the job. She's assessing levels of volatile organic compounds and ensuring compliance with emission standards while navigating a busy industrial site filled with pipes, gauges, sensors and other equipment. Since graduating from Drexel, Johnson has spent much of more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partner Michael D. Grohman Shortlisted for Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA 2027 Champion of the Year * NEW YORK, October 1, 2026-Duane Morris is pleased to announce that Michael Grohman has been shortlisted in the Champion of the Year category at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA 2027. The Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA recognize outstanding individuals and organizations across private banking more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Expedia Group | 1111 Expedia Group Way West | Seattle WA 98119 | United States 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 [FTC-2026-1057] Chairman Ferguson and Commissioners: On behalf of Expedia Group ("Expedia") more ST

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * Family Weekend Brings a Crowd and Red Wolves Spirit to Loretto * Explore the 2026 Family Weekend photo gallery. Families filled the Saint Francis University campus Sept. 25-27 for the annual Family Weekend, with a packed schedule of activities and a milestone moment in Red Wolves history highlighting the celebration. One of the weekend's biggest draws came Saturday afternoon, when a large crowd gathered at DeGol Field to cheer on Saint Francis foo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the 11 federal regional commissions and authorities. Those commiss more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 2 of 5) * * * Great Lakes Authority The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328, Division O, Title IV, Sec.401) amended 40 U.S.C. Sec.15301(a) to establish the Great Lakes Authority. The structure and functions of the GLA are based on the model of the NBRC, SCRC, and SBRC, which were establish more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 3 of 5) * * * Southeast Crescent Regional Commission The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission was created by the 2008 farm bill,/186 which also created the NBRC and the Southwest Border Regional Commission. All three commissions share common authorizing language modeled after the ARC. The SCRC received more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- 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 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20580 RE: Request for Comment on Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, Docket ID: FTC-2026-1057 Dear Chairman Ferguson: FMI - The Food Industry Association writes in response to the Federal Trade Commission more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * For the second straight year, Temple welcomes its largest ever first-year undergraduate class * The Class of 2030 is made up of 5,527 students, which represents a 2.8% increase in first year enrollment over last year. In addition to new first-year students, Temple also welcomed 1,052 new transfer students, 1,298 new graduate (master and doctoral research) students and just over 800 new professional students. The Class of 2030 is the largest group of fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Government Accountability Office denied a protest by Cinteot Inc., a small business in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, challenging the terms of a U.S. Army solicitation for multiple professional services contracts. The Army issued request for proposals on April 1 for its Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services, a procurement intended to combine services currently obtained through two multiple-award contract vehicles. The solicitation covers five domains: engineering, logistics and operational services; re more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest by Weston Solutions Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania, challenging the U.S. Army's award of a contract to Pond Constructors Inc., Peachtree Corners, Georgia, for preventive and corrective maintenance of petroleum facilities and systems. Weston, the incumbent contractor, argued that the Army improperly evaluated the cost of corrective maintenance and should have rejected Pond's price proposal. The decision was issued on Sept. 9, 2026. The solicitation sought a fix more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. P.O. BOX 2500 BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702-2500 (309) 557-6000 http://www.growmark.com Elizabeth Vizard Immediate Office Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862; Innovation Challenge Seeking Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation Dear Deputy Director V more ST

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark remains committed to Medicare Advantage members in 2027 * -Consumers encouraged to review options during Annual Enrollment Period as Medicare Advantage continues to evolve PITTSBURGH (October 1, 2026) -The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare coverage in 2027 begins on Thursday, Oct. 15, and Highmark is encouraging Medicare beneficiaries to take time to understand their coverage, compa more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Oct. 2 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Hillsdale College Honors Bradley C. S. Watson With Appointment to Endowed Chair in Politics Watson, who teaches at Hillsdale's D.C. campus, was appointed William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Politics. - HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College recently appointed Bradley C. S. Watson to the William and Berniece Grewcock Chair in Politics. Watson has taught at Hillsdale's D.C. campus since 2020. "An endowed chair is an important distinction at the Colle more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 2 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Lister Fellows Pursue Research with Real-World Impact Four Hofstra University students spent their summer tackling scientific questions with implications for forensic science, medicine, and chemistry as recipients of the 2026 Dr. Bruce and Doris Lister Endowed Fellowship in Chemistry Research. The annual fellowship provides undergraduate chemistry, biochemistry, and forensic science students with the opportunity to devote 10 weeks to full-time research alongs more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House Democratic Leadership statement on Rep. Bernstine's behavior * HARRISBURG, Sep. 30 -House Democratic Leadership issued the following statement responding to published reports of Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) using disturbing homophobic slurs and violent language at a downtown Harrisburg bar. "These reports of a member spewing hateful, vile language about another member are shocking, offensive and deeply disappoi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House Energy Committee votes out bills on data center regulations and fair rates for utility customers * HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 - Continuing its efforts to mitigate the impact of data centers and rising energy costs, the PA House Energy Committee voted this week to advance several bills that would protect Pennsylvania households and small businesses. The bills are: * H.B. 2755: Would eliminate a ratepayer funded profit bonus for util more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kelly honors latest Community Champion in Erie County * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Tuesday, September 29, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) presented a Community Champion Award to Joe Pfadt for his outstanding community service to the Erie area. As President and Founder of Warriors to Washington, Pfadt annually leads Erie-area veterans to Washington, D.C. where they tour the nation's capital. As CEO of the Oliver Hazard Perry Shipyard, Pfadt continue more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- King's College issued the following news: * * * International Booker Prize Winners Georgi Gospodinov and Angela Rodel to Read at King's College Kaitlin Hall 01 October 2026 King's College will welcome Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov and literary translator Angela Rodel for a talk and reading on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Burke Auditorium in the McGowan School of Business on the College's campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Gospodinov and Rodel shared the 2023 Intern more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises on Acquisition and Financing of Mantova Sud Logistics Development Site 1 October 2026 Global law firm K&L Gates advised Savills IM SGR, as manager of an Italian real estate fund, and Barings Real Estate European Value Add Fund III, as a unitholder of the fund, on the mortgage financing aspects of the acquisition of an approximately 145,000 square meters development site in Mantova Sud, Italy, for the construction of a Class  more PR

KENT, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Kent State's 2026 Homecoming Court Leads Through Service to Campus and Community * When Kent State University celebrates Homecoming Week, the spotlight often falls on the parade, the game and the crowning of the Homecoming Court. But for the 12 student leaders selected for the 2026 court, the experience represents much more than a campaign for a crown. Across a whirlwind week of judging contests, high-impact community service projects and campus traditions, these c more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor 10/1/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of 16 states and Guam in a lawsuit filed against Indiana-based EIDP - the chemical company historically known as DuPont - its parent company, Corteva, and a newly created entity called "Vylor." The lawsuit seeks to unw more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Washington, D.C. Regional Office 1016 16th Street, NW Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202.293.2828 Fax: 202.293.2849 National Headquarters Los Angeles Regional Office 634 S. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 Tel: 213.629.2512 Fax: 213.629.0266 Chicago Regional Office 11 East Adams Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60603 Tel: 312.427.0701 Fax: 312.427.0691 San Antonio Regional  more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Announces New Global Leadership Team as David McManus Begins Chair Term October 1, 2026: Morgan Lewis today announced its new global leadership team as David McManus commences his five-year term as Firm Chair. A Morgan Lewis partner for more than 30 years and a longtime leader at both the firm and practice levels, Mr. McManus is organizing the firm's new leadership team around a focus on the firm's elite practices and unifie more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Promotes 32 Lawyers to Partner PHILADELPHIA, October 1, 2026: Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that 32 lawyers from 13 offices and 11 practices have been promoted to partner, effective October 1, 2026. "These outstanding lawyers have earned this major accomplishment through elite legal work, exceptional commitment to our clients, and profound contributions to our culture," said Firm Chair David McManus. "Representing prac more PR

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Mt. Carmel native, nationally recognized medical education innovator, named Geisinger College of Health Sciences provost Oct. 1, 2026 Jed David Gonzalo, MD, MSc will assume new role in October - SCRANTON, Pa. - Geisinger College of Health Sciences has appointed Jed David Gonzalo, M.D., MSc, a nationally recognized leader in medical education and health systems science, as its next provost. In this role, Gonzalo will oversee academic programs and st more PR

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news: * * * Muhlenberg Named Best Value College by Princeton Review Carey Manzolillo - October 1, 2026 Muhlenberg College is one of only 209 schools nationwide featured on The Princeton Review's newly released Best Value Colleges list for 2027. Colleges achieving this ranking earned The Princeton Review's highest return on investment (ROI) ratings based on career-success and salary data weighed alongside academic quality, costs, financial aid, student-loan debt, and  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger.  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Joins Lawsuit to Protect PFAS Claims Against Dupont, Corteva Assets Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 states and sovereign governments in a lawsuit against Indiana-based EIDP, the chemical company historically known as DuPont, its parent company Corteva, and a newly created company called Vylor. The lawsuit see more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies participated in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to  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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * National Association of REALTORS(R) Announces 2027 Leadership Academy Class 20 REALTORS(R) selected for program that helps develop future association leaders - WASHINGTON (October 1, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced its 2027 Leadership Academy class today. The Leadership Academy is a 10-month program that prepares emerging state and local volunteers for future leadership positions at NAR. The 2027 class consists of 2 more PR

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 1 -- The University of Saskatchewan issued the following news release: * * * New scientists bring global animal health expertise to VIDO * Recruited to Saskatchewan from North America, Africa and Europe, the three scientists bring expertise in influenza, livestock vaccines and swine immunity. Their arrival strengthens VIDO's capacity to address infectious disease challenges affecting animals and food production. "Animal health has been a focus at VIDO for more than 50 years," said Dr. Volker Gerdts, VIDO direc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Brooks' Democrat Party Blocks Bill to Ban Congressional Stock Trading October 1, 2026 This week, Bob Brooks' Democrat Party blocked the Stop Insider Trading Act, protecting politicians who get rich trading stocks on information the public never sees. While Congressman Ryan Mackenzie and House Republicans passed a ban on members of Congress, their spouses, and their kids buying individual stocks, Brooks' party fought to keep Washing more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Growing Pennsylvania's Ag Industry & Creating Jobs in Lebanon County: Governor Shapiro Secures $152 Million Investment from Bell & Evans to Expand Operations, Create 382 New Jobs Bell & Evans is expanding its operation in Bethel Township, and the Commonwealth is investing $2 million in the project, which will create at least 382 new jobs and retain over 2,500 existing jobs. Agriculture is a key part of Governor Shapiro's economic  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * New Milestones: Call Wait Time for Unemployment Help Now Just Seven Minutes, Chat Response Time Just 11 Seconds Thanks to Shapiro Administration's Investments to Bolster, Improve UC System Call wait times have dropped to just seven minutes, email responses average under 24 hours, and more than 141,683 Pennsylvanians have received in-person assistance since May 2022. 24/7 live chat option recently reached an average response more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news: * * * Revenue Department Releases September 2026 Collections Through three months of the 2026-27 fiscal year, General Fund revenue collections are $529.3 million more than anticipated, putting the Commonwealth on strong financial footing. October 01, 2026 - Harrisburg, PA -- Pennsylvania collected $4.8 billion in General Fund revenue in September, which was $550.8 million, or 12.8 percent, more than anticipated, Revenue Secretary Pat Brow more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Culver's Alice's Law Advances from Senate Committee September 30, 2026 HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) to establish a statewide Older Adult Abuse Registry advanced today after being approved, as amended, by the Senate Aging and Youth Committee. Senate Bill 807, known as Alice's Law, would create the registry as an additional safeguard intended to prevent individuals accused or convicted of more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Pennycuick Bill to Create a License Plate to Honor Green Star Families Passes Senate September 30, 2026 HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to create a license plate to honor Green Star Families in this Commonwealth passed the Senate today. Green Star Veterans are veterans lost to suicide. To recognize Green Star Families, Senate Bill 1438 will make a Green Star Family plate available to families w more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * 30 September, 2026 Treasurer Stacy Garrity Enhances Government Transparency with Public Access to Funding Waivers Treasury's OpenBookPA now hosts budget waivers - Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that budget waivers for state funding, including approximately 100 letters and corresponding memos from Fiscal Year 2025-26, are now available to view on Treasury's transparency website, OpenBookPA. * * *  more PR

ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: The economy is resilient. Why do many Americans feel differently? Lonnie Golden, professor of economics and labor-human resources, discussed the state of the US economy heading into the midterm elections and how politicians' rhetoric can influence economic expectations October 1, 2026 By Zachary Livingston ABINGTON, Pa. -- Even as the Federal Reserve moves to raise interest rates for the first time in three years more PR

MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * 'In Greater Context' series to feature award-winning writer Keith Paradise McKeesport native and award-winning writer and reporter to feature in speaker series designed to inspire conversations about media careers, literacy September 30, 2026 By Nick Trunzo McKEESPORT, Pa. -- Award-winning freelance writer and McKeesport native Keith Paradise will share his experiences in journalism on Oct. 20 as the next speaker for more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Alumni awards celebrate professional achievement, service and community impact Penn State Lehigh Valley honors nine alumni and PPL Corporation for contributions to their professions, students and the community October 1, 2026 By Ryan Abramson CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- Penn State Lehigh Valley recognized nine alumni and PPL Corporation during its Donor Appreciation Reception and Alumni Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 29, more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Breaking: PETA Issues Warning After Cat Shot and Killed in Corpus Christi (VIDEO) September 30, 2026 Corpus Christi, Texas - After a cat was reportedly shot and killed in the 2900 block of Coleman Avenue, PETA is rushing an urgent alert to local airwaves, warning people to keep cats safe by keeping them indoors. Police said they learned Tuesday of video showing the shooting, and Animal Care Services collected the cat's body. A 7 more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Pittsburgh Pirates in-game host to speak at Westminster College * Westminster College School of Education welcomes Pittsburgh Pirates in-game host and professional speaker, Joe Klimchak, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the McKelvey Campus Center. In his talk, which he calls "From Speech Therapy to the Big Leagues," Klimchak will outline how childhood speech therapy led him to a successful speaking career and ultimately to his role as an in-game host more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Board approves seven new faculty appointments Oct. 1, 2026 The Princeton University Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of seven faculty members, including one full professor, two associate professors and four assistant professors. Professor * Jianping Fu, in mechanical and aerospace engineering and the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute, specializes in mechanical and bioengineering. His appointment to be the Class of 1995 Professor of M more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Keith Whittington Examines Judicial Impeachment * Back to News Keith Whittington (left) speaks at a 2025 event, "Crossing Divides: Constitutional Free Speech and Academic Freedom," alongside Robert Post. Keith Whittington4, the David Boies Professor of Law, has contributed a chapter to a new book examining the democratic concept of the separation of powers. Whittington's chapter appears in "Beyond Checks and Balances: The Political Purpose of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release: * * * Families Are Drowning in Medical Debt As Midterm Elections Put Medical Debt Relief on the Ballot, State Lawmakers Aren't Waiting for Washington to Act By Elena Botella | October 1, 2026 Earlier this month, we shared the bombshell New York Times story that Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), an obstetrician-gynecologist, sued more than 700 of his patients for allegedly unpaid medical bills. Senator Marshall sought and wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Now Fifth PA Measles Death Reported As Trump, RFK Jr Demonize MMR Vaccine September 30, 2026 Washington D.C. - Pennsylvania health officials report today that an unvaccinated Lancaster County resident with measles has died, marking the fifth measles-associated death in the commonwealth since August. As NBC News notes: "There have been 943 confirmed cases of measles across 39 counties in Pennsylvania, which is dealing with the largest outbreak of the extremely contagious more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How can marketers use AI effectively -- without losing human judgment? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As marketers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create content and improve the efficiency of their workflows, a new study by a Penn State researcher and collaborators proposes a novel approach to effectively deploying AI-generated marketing content at scale while reducing the need for costly and time-consuming tradit more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises Cohen & Company Capital Markets on pricing of $200 million SPAC IPO * Global law firm Reed Smith is serving as legal counsel to Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a division of Cohen & Company Securities, LLC., as sole book-running manager in connection with the pricing of the $200 million initial public offering of Southport Acquisition Corp. II, a blank check company. The offering of 20 million u more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith appoints Jimmy Theodorou as Managing Partner for Europe and the Middle East * LONDON - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that Jimmy Theodorou has been appointed Managing Partner for Europe and the Middle East (EME), succeeding Gregor Pryor. Theodorou will join the firm's Senior Management Team and assume the role effective October 1, 2026. Theodorou, a senior partner in the firm's London office a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSida) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Release: Representatives Khanna, Lee, and Deluzio Call on UPMC to Address Staffing Concerns and Bargain in Good Faith with Healthcare Workers * Washington, DC -Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Summer L. Lee (PA-12), and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) sent a letter urging the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) to bargain in good faith with nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital after the lawmakers receiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Houlahan, Strickland, Sen. Blumenthal Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Depoliticize Military Promotions * WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), with Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), led the bicameral introduction of the Military Officer Promotion Integrity Act to protect qualified military officers from being arbitrarily removed from promotion consideration  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Deluzio Announce $11 Million More in Federal Funding for Safety Upgrades at Pittsburgh Airport * PITTSBURGH, PA - October 1, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced $11,023,181 in federal funding to upgrade thousands of feet of lighting and pavement on Runway 10L/28R at the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), further modernizing Western Pennsylvanians' go-to airport. The U.S more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * Rheumatologist Robert Schreiner, DO, Joins National Jewish Health * DENVER - National Jewish Health has welcomed Robert Schreiner, DO, to its Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Schreiner is a board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, autoimmune connective tissue diseases and other rheumatic diseases. Dr. Schreiner joins Nation more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Appoints New Chief Risk Officer October 1, 2026 Christine Stallmann brings deep higher education experience in risk management, compliance - Christine Stallmann is Rutgers University's senior vice president for risk and compliance and chief risk officer, effective today. Stallmann arrives at Rutgers with more than two decades of leadership in higher education compliance and risk management at Cornell and Syracuse universities. As chief risk o more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South Dakotans receiving a portion of the settlement fund more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their families. "Security of U.S. Supreme Court Justices and  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information issued the following news: * * * SCI Celebrates Ninth Annual Toast, Honors Alumni at Second Annual Awards Blue and gold balloons greeted alumni, faculty, and staff as they stepped off the 130 N. Bellefield elevator and into the lively atmosphere of the building's fifth floor, full of old and new friends alike. More than 70 people turned out for the ninth annual Toast to SCI, held Friday, Sept. 25, as part of Homecoming 2026. Over the course more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 30, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20530 - The Honorable Kash Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20535 - Dear Attorney General Blanche and Director more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Immigration, Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella, and Executive Office for Immigration Review Acting Director Sirce E. Owen: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 30, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20530 - David Venturella Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 Dear Secretary Bessent: We write to ask whether you will uphold your commitment to pay the Medicare tax you avoided during your time as a hedge fund manager in light of last week's more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senate Advances Coleman, Langerholc Bill to Ensure Safeguards for Older Pennsylvanians September 30, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Building on the release of Auditor General Tim DeFoor's recent audit on the state Department of Aging, the Senate approved legislation co-authored by Sens. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would implement proper safeguards for older Pennsylvanians. "I began asking questions and advoc more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senate Majority Leader Pittman Issues Statement on Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling on SEPTA Special Prosecutor October 1, 2026 Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling upholding Act 40 of 2023: "Today's Supreme Court ruling is validation of what we have long stood for - advancing measures to ensure public safety throughout Pennsylvania communi more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Oct. 1 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Mindy Bennett, administrative support assistant at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, whose nominator wrote: " Mindy leads with more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * SHELL-SHOCKING SILENCE: Brian Fitzpatrick Refuses to Comment on Report Revealing He Paid a Convicted Felon Who's Behind His Attack Ads * Why won't Fitzpatrick comment on running negative attack ads that use fake citations written by a felon who he paid? Brian Fitzpatrick is dodging questions like a turtle hiding in its shell. Fitzpatrick has refused to comment on major reporting from POLITICO which revealed that he is using fake more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * Statement from leading physician organizations on the role of augmented intelligence in healthcare * The following organizations issued the joint statement below today: American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American College of Physicians American College of Surgeons American Medical Association September 30, 2026-" more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Strategies to Combat Antisemitism and Hate Highlighted at Senate Hearing September 30, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Educators, parents and advocacy organizations shared their experiences with antisemitism and explored strategies to combat hate during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. David Kroll of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh illustrated the purpose of the hearing: "Silence has never defeated  more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Munoz selected to national Chief Diversity Officers Fellows Program October 1, 2026 Maria Munoz, vice president for inclusion & belonging at Susquehanna University, has been selected to the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education's Chief Diversity Officers Fellows Program. The highly selective NADOHE Chief Diversity Officer Fellows Program provides early-career diversity leaders in higher education with a year of professional more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Boozman Highlight $13.8 Billion ARC/PLC Support Under Improved Farm Safety Net October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON -- House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) championed vital investments of $13.8 billion in the farm safety net improvements through the Working Families Tax Cuts that more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 1 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine education graduates have 100% placement for 15th straight year * Trine University's Franks School of Education (FSOE) has continued its streak of perfect employment, with a record number of graduates in the Class of 2026 securing a teaching job or attending graduate school. The FSOE has seen all its graduates with a teaching degree who sought a teaching job employed or continuing education for 15 straight years. "Graduates from Trine University's Franks Sch more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Trustees approve Rutledge Hall naming * PennWest University's Council of Trustees approved the renaming of Morgan Hall at PennWest California and elected council officers during its Oct. 1 meeting on the California campus. The building, formally known as the Thomas J. Morgan Learning and Research Center, will be named the Thomas M. and Karen L. Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education and known as Rutledge Hall. "Tom and Karen Rutledge have helped create more PR

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 (TNSrep) -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Named a Global Leader in 2026 ISG Provider Lens(R) Future of Work Services Report Unisys earns 17 Leader designations, including recognition in ISG's new AI-Augmented Collaboration and Experience Services quadrant - BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 1, 2026 - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has been named a Leader in the 2026 ISG Provider Lens(R) Future of Work Services Report by Information Service Group (ISG), earning 17 Leader desig more PR

BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news: * * * Celebration event planned for professor's debut book Flanagan pens "From Occupation to Integration" October 1, 2026 Three University of Pittsburgh at Bradford groups will host a book event for Dr. Drew Flanagan, assistant professor of history and director of the history and political science program, celebrating his first book, "From Occupation to Integration: Recivilizing the French Zone of Post-Nazi Germany, 1945-1955." The ev more PR

BRADFORD, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh Bradford campus issued the following news: * * * New Endowed Fund Supports Arts Programming for the Entire Community Fund honors Colosimo's 23 years with Arts October 1, 2026 Pitt-Bradford Arts has played a major role in enhancing community access to high-quality performances and nationally-recognized dancers, musicians and theatrical professionals, while expanding educational opportunities for students in a wide variety of fields. That legacy and impact will continue to grow t more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * He studied in an unfinished Cathedral of Learning -- and later contributed to its preservation October 1, 2026 By Ervin Dyer Arthur Ziegler pauses in Pittsburgh neighborhoods the way some people pause in museums. He looks upward at brick cornices, church towers, carved stone entrances and narrow rowhouses worn by time. Where others see aging buildings, he sees stories -- traces of past generations that shaped the city's identity through what th more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Lance Collins, vice president of the greater Washington, D.C., area, to step down in January 1 Oct 2026 Lance Collins, vice president of the greater Washington, D.C., area, will step down early next year after 37 years of service in higher education, including the development of two unique technology campuses. Collins came to Virginia Tech in 2020 as the founding executive director and vice president of the university's Innovation Campus initiative in Alexandria, more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Vishay Intertechnology SOT-227 Power Modules Increase Power Conversion Efficiency While Eliminating the Need for PCB Redesigns MALVERN, Pa. -- Oct. 1, 2026 -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced four new power modules featuring 650 V superjunction MOSFETs in the industry-standard SOT-227 package. Designed to deliver an optimized balance between conduction and switching losses, the Vishay Semiconductors VS-FC50SA65, VS-F more PR

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date * PITTSBURGH, October 1, 2026 - Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced it will report 2026 third quarter results before the U.S. financial markets open on October 21, 2026. The company will conduct a conference call to discuss those results with analysts and investors at 8:30 a.m. ET  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