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

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. Histori 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 In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards, more PR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. 2 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. Historically, NHTSA's  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

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Challenges Federal Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * October 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for rolling back critical money-saving fuel economy standards for vehicles. Earlier this week, the Trump administration sharply reduced efficiency standards more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 2 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging federal fuel economy standards rollbacks * Oct. 2, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 27 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. Historically, NHTSA's standar more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule that weakens corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. In their lawsuit, Rao more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration from Gutting Fuel Economy Standards * #Rollback would cost drivers nearly $220 billion at the pump Attorney General Dan Rayfield is taking action to stop a new Trump Administration rule that would roll back fuel efficiency standards and let automakers sell less fuel-efficient cars and trucks, a move that means Oregonians will pay more at the pump. "When gas prices are at more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges Trump Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. Historically, NHTSA more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 MAGA Billionaires Continue Bid to Buy Wisconsin State Government to Serve Themselves These billionaires are spending unprecedented tens of millions of dollars to elect MAGA Republicans who will be beholden to them MADISON, Wis. -- The latest round of state campaign finance reports reveal three MAGA billionaires - Dick Uihlein, Elizabeth Uihlein and Diane Hendricks more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, Oct. 3 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 Over $24.7 Million in MAGA Billionaire Cash Doled Out to Republican State Legislative Candidates, GOP Campaign Committees in Wisconsin MADISON, Wis. - Newly filed campaign finance reports reveal that three MAGA billionaires have now spent more than $24.7 million in their efforts to buy a Republican state legislature in Wisconsin. According to state campaign financ more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * How the DFL trifecta hiked sales taxes and hit affordability Written by John Phelan | October 2, 2026 In July 2022, Minnesota's average combined state and local sales tax rate was 7.49%, which was lower than in 16 other states, according to the Tax Foundation (Figure 1). [View figure in the link at bottom] For January this year, Tax Foundation data more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 IN THE STATES: After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes Democrats are putting Republicans on defense over their failed record, forcing Trump and Vance to scramble to red states to shore up support from voters who are feeling the squeeze from the administration's cost-spiking policies - Against the backdrop of disastrous approval ratings and a fracturing base, Donald Trump and JD Vance are embarki 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

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 3 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Theocratic' school board member votes against class trip to 'satanic witch museum' October 2, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund names as its "Theocrat of the Week" a Christian school board member who voted against a class trip to a "satanic witch museum." Batavia City School District more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 3 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * Far-right outlets distort 'Secularist of the Week' Talarico pastor support of atheists October 2, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund names Rev. Jim Rigby (the pastor of Texas state Rep. James Talarico) its "Secularist of the Week" for his open celebration of his work with nontheists.  more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Grace Lau and Charles Tsui Finance Lab opens at UW-Eau Claire * Dr. Lisa Jepsen, dean of the College of Business, says it's hard to quantify the academic and practical advantages this increased technology access will bring to students, and not only finance majors. "These Bloomberg terminals are the gold standard of the industry, the identical tech used by experts in top firms like Goldman Sachs," says Jepsen of the terminals that more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission determined that certain storage containers, toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers imported into the U.S. violate section 337 of the Tariff Act based on infringement of two patents held by Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., Brookfield, Wisconsin, and Keter Home and Garden Products Ltd., Carmel, Indiana. The Commission found violations involving U.S. Patent Nos. 11,365,026 and 11,794,952. It issued a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order against Klein Tools I more PR

CLEVELAND, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- Lakeshore College posted the following news release: * * * Lakeshore College to host Manufacturing Rocks career exploration event * High school students interested in exploring careers in manufacturing, agriculture and advanced technology are invited to participate in Manufacturing Rocks on Oct. 16 at Lakeshore College's Cleveland Campus. The free, hands-on career exploration event will take place from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Nierode Building. Students will participate in interactive activities, explore adva more PR

FOND DU LAC, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- Marian University issued the following news: * * * Marian University Board of Trustees Challenges Community to Match $30,000 Gift October 2, 2026 Marian University's Board of Trustees is challenging the Marian community to match a collective $30,000 gift from the Board in celebration of Marian's 90th anniversary. The Board's gift launches a $30,000 fundraising challenge and invites alumni, parents, families, employees, friends, and community members to join them in investing in Marian University and the st more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 2 -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, posted the following news release: * * * Minister Sidhu strengthens partnerships and advances Canada's trade priorities at G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting * October 2, 2026 - Ottawa, Canada - Global Affairs Canada Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, concluded his participation in the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, advancing Canada's trade priorities and strengthening its relationships with trusted  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 3 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards October 2, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), challenging its final rule that weakens Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new passenger cars and light more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * New trustees elected to Marquette board * Marquette University's Board of Trustees elected two new members at its September 2026 meeting. The new trustees are Sheila Brennan Conroy, partner at the Madison, Wisconsin, law firm of Lake Effect HR & Law, and Jenna Santoianni, president of MRC Television Group. Marquette trustees serve for three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve for a maximum of 12 years; they are volunteers and are not comp more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo recognized as a Level IV Neonatal Facility * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo has been designated as a Level IV Neonatal Facility by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The AAP's Neonatal Excellence Program awards such designations to hospitals that meet the highest standards established through an independent neonatal verification and designation process. The AAP Neonatal Excellence Program supports hospital more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * The Grateful Rebel: Dan Tuntland * Outstanding Alumnus: Dan Tuntland '94 BSBA Marketing Founder and president, DJT Real Estate Co. There is no truth to the rumor that whenever he suffers a cut, Dan Tuntland bleeds Rebel red. Although it is easy to understand why such a rumor would surface. Since earning his marketing degree from UNLV more than three decades ago, Tuntland has consistently, passionately, and generously supported the i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release: * * * Ambassador Greer Issues a Statement on G20 Trade Ministers Reaching Consensus on Condemning the Weaponization of Food through Coercive Trade Actions October 02, 2026 MILWAUKEE -- Yesterday, Ambassador Jamieson Greer was pleased to announce that the G20 Trade Ministers reached consensus on the G20 Statement on the Weaponization of Food through Coercive Trade Actions under the U.S. Presidency. "After constructive discussions, the G20 Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release: * * * Chair's Statement of the G20 Trade Ministerial October 02, 2026 MILWAUKEE - Yesterday, Ambassador Jamieson Greer released a statement following the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in his capacity as the Chair of the G20 Trade Ministerial. "This week's G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee was a success. It is especially significant that the entire G20 was able to reach consensus on the statement on the weaponization of food more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Oct. 3 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: * * * UW-Platteville set to host free AI clinic for business owners, students, entrepreneurs October 2, 2026 As artificial intelligence continues to dominate the headlines, UW-Platteville will host a free clinic later this month to help small businesses, students, entrepreneurs and the general public understand and apply the technology. The clinic is set for Oct. 16 in Ullsvik Hall's Velzy Commons.The day-long agenda includes AI dem more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Oct. 3 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: * * * UW-Platteville star alum Agiimaa Kerwin earns Fulbright funds to teach English in native Mongolia October 2, 2026 UW-Platteville alumna Agiimaa Kerwin has a habit of beating the odds. Abandoned as an infant in Mongolia's capital city, she spent almost two years in an orphanage before a Wisconsin family adopted her. She grew up in Neenah and played high school football before eventually choosing to attend UW-Platteville. Throug more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback * The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is unlawfully weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a new lawsuit. Historically, the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards have reduced consumer costs by improving fuel efficiency  more PR