UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nuclear energy is a clean, low-carbon power source that can generate electricity 24 hours a day, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. New reactor technologies, such as molten salt reactors -which use high-temperature liquid salts instead of water as the primary coolant -have the potential to improve fuel utilization and support more effici more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni's gift to the School of Music aims to promote student wellness * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State graduates Carol Poblete and Mark Poblete have committed $185,000 to spearhead a student wellness initiative in the College of Arts and Architecture's School of Music. The gift will create the Poblete Studio, a space in the School of Music's Music Building that will serve as a flexible hub for collaboration and community that supports  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana, Arkans more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * The Data Center Panic Is Delaying the Power America Needs Saara Khan 10/02/2026 America is facing a rapidly growing demand for electricity, driven in part by artificial intelligence and the expansion of data centers. Instead of responding to that demand by building needed generation and transmission infrastructure, utilities are caving to growing backlash against data centers - even after projects have already been approved. Data centers have become high more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Chef Council Program Helps Students Take a First Step into the Culinary Industry October 2, 2026 When Chef James Sanders visited a culinary classroom at the Chicago Public Schools Tilden Career Academy last fall, he expected to talk about his path to restaurant ownership. He didn't expect one student's questions to lead to a job offer. Kavion Turner-Winters stoo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. WEIL:97572976114000.0001 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 202-347-3375 www.publishers.org September 28, 2026 Opposition of the Association of American Publishers to the Petition for Renewal of the Exemption for Text and Data Mining for Literary Works The Association of American Publishers (AAP) objects to the joint proposal filed by the Authors more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * At CMU Summit, Rep. Summer Lee Calls for Stronger Community Protections as AI Data Centers Expand Across Pennsylvania * PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 2, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined community organizers, researchers, environmental advocates, labor leaders, and policymakers at Carnegie Mellon University's Community-Centered AI Infrastructure Summit to call for stronger protections for Pennsylvania communities facing the rapid more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition * DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-runn more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Challenges Environmental Protection Agency Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities 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 the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards, more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Fraudulent Transfer Lawsuit Against DuPont, Corteva, and Newly Created Vylor * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of sixteen states and sovereign governments 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 States' lawsuit se more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running co more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $32 Million Settlement with Monsanto over Claims of Environmental Contamination * #Griffin: 'These funds are restricted in nature and will be spent in furtherance of water quality LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a settlement of at least $32 million and up to $80 million with Monsanto Company, Solutia, Inc., and Pharmacia LLC, resolving claims  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 2 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces District Court Has Terminated Camden-Fairview Consent Decrees * #Griffin: 'I applaud this decision, which will further empower parents to make the education-freedom decision that's best for their family regardless of skin color' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing that a federal district court has terminated the consent decrees that had restricted more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have escalated in volume, risk, and credibility to a lev more PR

LEVERKUSEN, Germany, Oct. 2 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer Group, a pharmaceutical and life sciences company, posted the following news release: * * * Bayer to invest 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in a new manufacturing site in the United States * 2026-0168 Illustration New Albany International Business Park New Albany, Ohio, U.S., October 2, 2026 - Bayer announced on Friday plans to invest 2.2 billion U.S. dollars in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in New Albany, Ohio, U.S. Building on more than seven billion dollars in U.S.  more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Biology and chemistry students gain research experience through REU programs * Shippensburg University biology students Robert Long and Alissa Dorsey, and chemistry students Kate Tarbert and Landon Herzog, spent the summer of 2026 conducting research through Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) grants and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs, supported by the SU Foundation. "REU programs provide an excellent opportuni more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on September 2026 Jobs Report October 2, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 29,000 jobs in September: "Donald Trump said he's done a 'very bad job' explaining the economy. Fam more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Neo-Nazi Hate Targeting Lancaster Township Synagogue October 2, 2026 The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned alleged neo-Nazi hate targeting Degel Israel Congregation in Lancaster Township. A suspect reportedly posted derogatory and antisemitic signs, including a N more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 29, 2026 Office of Pesticide Programs Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC) (28221T) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation; Notice of Availability - (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862) Please accept  more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- The Center for Dairy Excellence issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR PA DAIRY PRODUCERS TO MAKE ON-FARM INVESTMENTS Dairy Excellence Grants and Dairy Productivity Grant Applications Are Due November 1 Harrisburg, Pa. - The Center for Dairy Excellence opened two competitive grant programs on October 1 for Pennsylvania dairy producers who are looking to improve efficiency and invest in projects that directly impact milk production on their dairy operation. L more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Matthew Lloyd Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment, 91 Federal Register 47830 (July 29, 2026); Docket no. EP more ST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * College of Ag Sciences spotlights research during Legislative Research Tour * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Pennsylvania legislators, agricultural advocates and industry leaders got a firsthand look at how Penn State research is helping shape the future of agriculture during a recent tour of research and innovation at University Park. Hosted by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Ag Council, the Sept. 16 Legislative Research Tour more PR

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Oct. 3 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Welcomes New Employees October 2, 2026 Alicia Lutz The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest faculty and staff members to campus! The College of Charleston is excited to welcome its newest employees to the Cougar family! Whether they're stepping on campus for the first time or coming home to the College after some time away, these new faculty and staff members bring a lot of experience, talent, expertis more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean, Senator Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Remove Criminal History Questions from College Applications * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act. The Beyond the Box Act would provide colleges and universities guidance on the removal of criminal and juvenile justice questions from their initial application for admissions. Almost more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Bills to Improve Access to Ballot Amid Trump White House Voter Suppression Efforts * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday introduced a package of bills designed to improve support for state and local election offices to improve voting access for Americans in future elections. The Accessible Voting Act will support state and local efforts to expand voter access, while the Dropbox more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Cracking the 'Undruggable' Code: Fox Chase Cancer Center Researchers Unveil Epigenetic Blueprint Fueling Aggressive MYC Amplification Driving Cancer * PHILADELPHIA (October 2, 2026) - Researchers at the Cancer Epigenetics Institute (CEI) at Fox Chase Cancer Center have discovered how to control and stop the amplification of MYC \- one of the most commonly altered cancer genes  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CLA Comments EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 Page 1 of 3 September 29th, 2026 Elizabeth Vizard Immediate Office Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Request for Information EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-3862 Innovation Challenge seeking Alternatives to Conventional Pesticides for Crop Desiccation Dear Deputy Dire more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorneys Named to 2027 Lawdragon Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide * PHILADELPHIA, October 2, 2026-Sixteen Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide. * Caroline M. Austin - Employment Litigation, Counseling (Philadelphia) * Joseph A. Ciucci - Labor & Employment (Atlanta) * W. Michael Gradisek - Executive Compensatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Early Voting Data Demonstrates Democrats Are Fired Up To Win the House Majority * More than 700,000 Americans have cast their midterm ballots in at least 30 states, and early voting analysis from CNN shows the signs are pointing to a Democratic advantage. Democrats are fired up to take back the House Majority, with early voting numbers representing the latest indication of Democratic voter enthusiasm after Democrats garnered 3.5 mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news: * * * EMSL and NETL Collaborate to Advance Sources of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements Researchers will investigate how biological processes could help recover valuable metals from domestic mine waste, low-grade ores, geofluids, or other unconventional materials October 1, 2026 Researchers from the Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory (EMSL) are collaborating with the National Energy Technol more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145 Summary Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 02, 2026 Product Type: Food more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Phosphatidylcholine in Pesticide Formulations; Exemption From the Requirement for a Tolerance This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of phosphatidylcholine when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide contraceptive formulations applied to cervid, porcine, raccoon, and bovine. Compliance Services International on behalf of SpayVac-for-Wildlife, Inc., submitted a p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposes to commence a rulemaking proceeding to prevent certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices by search engine, social media, and other digital marketplace platforms that further government and business impersonation scams to defraud consumers. The Commission is soliciting written comment, data, and arguments concerning the need for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Certain DHS Immigration-Related Fees Required by HR-1: Fiscal Year 2027 Adjustments for Inflation The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 inflation adjustments to certain immigration-related fees required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. HR-1 requires that DHS annually adjust certain immigration-related fees for inflation. This notice sets the i more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy to Webcast Third Quarter Earnings Teleconference AKRON, Ohio - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the third quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, Oct. 27. These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Oct. 28. A question-and-answer session will follow. Investors, customers and other interested parties are invited to listen to  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * For local teenager, community service project also supports Temple Health patients * With a can of cherry-red spray paint in his hand, 16-year-old Luke Ramsey went to work. Ramsey, a teenager from Skippack, Pa., was standing on a tarp covering a large portion of his front yard. With coats of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46435) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Foreign Agents Registration Act: Background and Issues for Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY On June 9, 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) into law (22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.611-621). As initially enacted, FARA sought to expose foreign influence in American politics, with a specific focus on identifying and makin more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * A Closer Look: Does College Make Sense in the Age of AI? Willem de Ruijter October 2, 2026 There are questions every high school student should be asking when considering a college education: Is it worth it? Can I afford it? How do I decide what to study? Geneva College leaders provide answers to some of these top questions and more in this series. Take a closer look with us. Does college make sense in the age of AI? Silicon Valley might tell you that A more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Claws Back $500,000 in Federal Dollars for the Future Lackawanna Railway & Andover Train Station Site Presses NJ TRANSIT to Keep Lackawanna Cut-off Restoration on Track for 2031; Will Significantly Reduce Commute Times Oct 02, 2026 ANDOVER, NJ - Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, at the future site of the Andover station, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced $500,000 in clawed-back federal dollars secured through the Tran more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announce More Than $448 Million in BEAD Funding to Expand Pennsylvanians' Access to Affordable High-Speed Internet This initial Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding will support projects in 50 counties, with all remaining program funds to be awarded before the end of this year. Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, the number of households and busi more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Judicial Appointments to Baltimore City Circuit Court and Montgomery County Circuit and District Courts * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointments of Sean Richard Delaney, James Burke Miller and the Honorable Jocelyn Lang Williams to Baltimore City Circuit Court; Keith Joseph Rosa and Carlotta Ann Woodward to Montgomery County Circuit Court; and Jason Brian Abbott, Rolando Julio Aleman, Howar more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Invests $825,000 in Six Initiatives Improving Health across the Capital Region * Funding Fuels Innovative Programs Addressing Mental Health, Workforce Shortages, Food Insecurity, and Access to Care Latham, N.Y. (October 2, 2026) -Highmark Blue Shield is deepening its commitment to the Capital Region with an investment of $825,000 in six community health initiatives through Blue Fund, an initi more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Make Connections with 100+ Employers at Career Summit * HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 2, 2026 - High Point University(r) students met with recruiters from more than 100 national, regional and local employers during HPU's annual Life Skills Career Summit at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center. Students also received career advice from Teena Piccione, HPU's Data Expert in Residence, a former Google global transformat more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 2 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Frank R. Hugus * Frank R. Hugus, professor emeritus of German and Scandinavian studies in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, died Sept. 21 in Amherst. For 50 years prior to his retirement in 2020, Hugus presented a wide variety of courses in Scandinavian and German subjects at UMass Amherst-ranging from "Old Norse" and "The History of the German Language," to "Hans Christian Andersen" and "Trolls, Giants, and Dwarves." He w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * INQUIRER: "The Cost Of Living Is On The Rise As The War In Iran Continues. That Could Hurt [...] Incumbents In Key Pennsylvania Swing Districts." * New reporting from the Philadelphia Inquirer is highlighting how rising prices unleashed by Brian Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, and Scott Perry are driving voter backlash in four toss up House races. The Inquirer speaks with voters from NEPA to Bucks to Harrisburg to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * | October 02, 2026 Judicial Watch: New FBI Records Reveal Thomas Crooks' Phone Messages, Drone Details (Washington, D.C.) - Judicial Watch announced that it received 249 pages of new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) records through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit concerning Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a July 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The records incl more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * Lawsuit filed over unconstitutional conditions at Florida ICE facility * MIAMI (October 2, 2026) -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice) filed a federal class action lawsuit today on behalf of people held in custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Miramar Field Office, alleging that the unconstitutional conditions of confinement have turned more PR

ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news: * * * Lebanon Valley College Announces Historic $100 Million Ever Forward Campaign Oct 2, 2026 Lebanon Valley College President James M. MacLaren announced Ever Forward, a historic $100 million campaign to support student scholarships, advance academic excellence, and enhance the student experience. MacLaren also shared that $68,714,805 has already been committed toward the campaign's goal. Ever Forward comes at a time of significant momentum for LVC as rec more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 199 Water Street New York, NY 10038 (212) 577-3300 https://www.legalaidnyc.org/ Alan Levine President Lynn K. Neuner Chairperson of the Board Twyla Carter Attorney-in-Chief Chief Executive Officer Adriene L. Holder Chief Attorney Civil Practice Deborah Lee Attorney-in-Charge Immigration Law Unit September 28, 2026 Jamee E. Comans Assist more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. League of United Latin American Citizens 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Gerardo Suarez Youth President Lawrence Romo VP for Veterans A more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. www.MFAalts.org New York 600 Lexington Ave 17th Floor New York, NY 10022 Washington, DC 1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 350 Washington, DC 20004 Brussels Rond Point Schuman 11 1040 Brussels, Belgium London 131-151 Great Titchfield Street London W1W 5BB United Kingdom September 21, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futur more ST

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Mario Lemieux Foundation Commits $5 Million to Establish Microbiome Innovation Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has received a transformational $5 million gift from the Mario Lemieux Foundation to establish the Mario Lemieux Microbiome Innovation Center, a coordinated research and translational platform focused on one of the most promising frontiers in cancer science. The center will explore how  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago 100 EAST ERIE STREET John P. Murray, P.E. Executive Director 312.751.7900 john.murray@mwrd.org Ms. Tess Richman CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611-3154 Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Dear Ms. Ri more ST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mon Valley LaunchBox opens new location with focus on workforce development * McKEESPORT, Pa. -The Mon Valley LaunchBox, powered by Penn State Greater Allegheny, marked the opening of its new location at the Tube City Center for Business and Innovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Sept. 29. Located at 409 Walnut St. in McKeesport in the former Daily News Building, the space will support entrepreneurs, small businesses and more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- National Equity Fund, a nonprofit financial intermediary that helps expand housing by providing financing and investment solutions for affordable developments and community projects, issued the following news: * * * Uptown Flats Opens 34 Affordable Homes to People with Disabilities & Exiting Homelessness in Pittsburgh, PA October 02, 2026 Surviving is not the same as thriving, especially for people with disabilities and exiting homelessness. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Uptown Flats is a new foundation for these more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL 50 F Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 682-9456 phone www.nationalpotatocouncil.org September 30, 2026 Douglas M. Troutman Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460 RE: Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to  more ST

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Geisinger Health Foundation issued the following news release: * * * NEPA Invitational recognized for $620,000 in support of Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital Oct. 2, 2026 SCRANTON, Pa. - Geisinger Health Foundation recognized the NEPA Invitational and professional golfer Brandon Matthews for his continued commitment to children and families across northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Since 2022, the NEPA Invitational, an annual pro-am golf event launched by Matthews as a way to give back to his h more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New Era of Discovery Celebrated at the 31st Annual School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Symposium By Kat Procyk The 31st Annual School of Medicine Graduate Student Research Symposium, held Sept. 23, 2026, at The Assembly, showcased the innovative discoveries and scientific achievements of the next generation of scientists and physician-scientists from the University of Pittsburgh. Eight students delivered oral presen more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Jonathan D'Silva featured in Meet the Experts webinar * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law Professor Jonathan D'Silva will be the featured speaker at an upcoming Meet the Experts webinar presented by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA. D'Silva will speak on "Intellectual Property Strategies for Startups & Growing Companies." The webinar will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Stanley Brand quoted in Politico article * CARLISLE, PA-Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government Stanley Brand was quoted by Politico in an article titled "Blackburn sues Jack Smith for obtaining her phone records." You can read the article by clicking here. He commented on Senator Marsha Blackburn's lawsuit against former special counsel Jack Smith and the Department of Justice over a subpoena of her phone l more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 2 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Renowned ceramicist Dr. Sharif Bey to speak at APSU Oct. 15 * Dr. Sharif Bey, an award-winning ceramicist whose work has been exhibited in venues from the Smithsonian American Art Museum to the Carnegie Museum of Art. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Department of Art + Design, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will host sculptor and ceramicist Dr. Sharif Bey for a free, publ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Attorney General Todd W. Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 30, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 - The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 - Dear more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary The United States Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Dear Secretary Bessent; I write to express my concern that President Trump's recent summit with Xi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Dean and Scanlon Introduce Bills to Make American Democracy More Accessible to People with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. - Congresswomen Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) introduced a package of legislation to make American democracy more accessible for people with disabilities. Three bills will address accessibility issues in registering to vote, getting to the polls, running for public office, and serving in local  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Deluzio, Khanna Press UPMC to Bargain in Good Faith With Nearly 900 Magee Healthcare Workers * PITTSBURGH, PA - October 2, 2026 -Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) alongside Rep. Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17), called on The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) to bargain in good faith with nearly 900 nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital who have spent approximately eight  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Awards $5.3 Million to Expand National Women's Business Center Network New Centers Will Support Women Entrepreneurs in Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia October 2, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced five grant recipients under its new Women's Business Center (WBC) Modernization Initiative, awarding a combined $5.3 million to expand statewide support networks for women en more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following letter with co-signers to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank Bisignano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 1, 2026 Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 - Frank Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20224 - Dear Secretary Bessent and CEO Bisignano, We are w more PR

LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * SFU Spirit Co. Unveiled as New Campus Store * Saint Francis University officially unveiled SFU Spirit Co., the newly refreshed campus store designed to bring together Red Wolves pride, everyday campus essentials, and the University's Catholic, Franciscan identity. The new name carries special meaning because students chose it. Students were invited to help shape the store's identity and ultimately chose SFU Spirit Co. as the name for the new space.  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking on $94 Million Pennsylvania Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at UPenn, Investing to Advance Animal Health, Protect Pennsylvania Agriculture October 02, 2026 The new lab, part of Pennsylvania's world-class vet lab system, will speed animal disease diagnoses, advance public health, and help Pennsylvania farmers protect their animals, their farms, and their investments. - Kennett Sq more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.8 Million to Protect Clean Water, Restore the Health of Local Watersheds Eight projects across Pennsylvania will treat abandoned mine drainage, restore streams and floodplains, reduce pollution and improve fish and wildlife habitat. October 02, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded $2,820,389 in Section 319 Nonpoint  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 16, 2026 Brooke Rollins, Secretary Department of Agriculture 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Secretary Rollins, I write on behalf of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska (STA), tribal government in Sitka, Alaska, with over 4,881 tribal citizens. As a tribal government, STA is responsible for the health, safety, welfare, and cultural preserva more ST

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel expands pathways to MBA with Pre-MBA certificate, accelerated 3+1 program * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College is expanding the ways students can prepare for graduate business education, offering a new 12-credit Pre-MBA Certificate for graduates without a business background while providing undergraduate business students an accelerated pathway to earn both a bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration in four years. The two pathways are more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * University Libraries launches Penn State Behrend student psychology journal * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State University Libraries' Open Publishing team has launched The Behrend Psychology Journal, an open access journal that publishes original research conducted by undergraduate and graduate psychology students at Penn State Behrend in Erie. The journal began informally in 1995 as a print collection showcasing undergraduate research b more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 3 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * Zips take on regional, national leadership roles in Greek organizations 10/02/2026 Three University of Akron (UA) students involved in UA's Greek organizations are serving in national and regional roles this academic year, putting Zips at the forefront of fraternity and sorority leadership in Ohio and the U.S. Braxton Moore, an exercise science major, was elected to be the 49th Second Vice Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (OPPF). This is the thir more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Crop Science Research Center 1354 West Altheimer Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704 September 15, 2026 Charles "Billy" Smith, Director Registration Division (7505P) Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: USDA Comments on Iptriazopyrid; EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-1784. Dear Mr. Smith: This letter sup more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 29, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509. Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids and Request for more ST