WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Tim Westlake, assistant secretary of Health and Human Services for mental health and substance use, from a Sept. 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Good morning, Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. Receiving President Trump's nomination to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use at the Dep more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release: * * * ASTRO celebrates contributions to radiation oncology with awards for research, mentorship, service and patient advocacy October 5, 2026 The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recognized the recipients of its 2026 Gold Medal awards and other high-profile honors at a ceremony during the ASTRO Annual Meeting in Boston. Photos of the awardees are available online. ASTRO Gold Medal ASTRO's Gold Medal is the highest h more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Secretary Kennedy to Protect Children from Dangerous Vaccine Rollbacks * AG James Joins Lawsuit Against HHS for Stripping Seven Childhood Vaccines of Universal Recommendation NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a lawsuit against U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to restore the science-based childhood vaccine schedule that has protected Am more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * LANSING -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit (PDF) 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. Hi more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, Oct. 6 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * Coincidence? Congressman Tom Tiffany Pledges Not to Raise Billionaires' Taxes, Billionaires Funnel Money to Congressman Tom Tiffany's Campaign It's possible that the timing of $12 million in donations from the MAGA billionaire Uihleins is a coincidence, but Congressman Tiffany's selling us out to serve the ultra-wealthy is no accident. October 5, 2026 MADISON, Wis. -- At the same more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news: * * * Captains Darren Clarke, Retief Goosen and Justin Leonard Reveal World-Class Teams for Skechers World Champions Cup Supporting Shriners Children's * European Team Captain Darren Clarke, International Team Captain Retief Goosen, and U.S. Team Captain Justin Leonard announced today the three star-studded teams set to compete in the 2026 Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children's, bringing together an accomplis more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Data breach victims face significant increase in loan denials, Virginia Tech study finds Companies recover from data breaches within weeks, but new Pamplin research shows the financial consequences for consumers can persist for years. By Jacob Levin 5 Oct 2026 Beyond the immediate headache for consumers impacted by a data breach, new Virginia Tech research has found they can also trigger years of financial repercussions such as mortgage refinancing an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair DelBene on Wisconsin Battleground Districts: "They're critically important. You can see we're investing here. We know we have strong candidates." * DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene was on Wisconsin ABC affiliate WISN's UPFRONT show over the weekend to talk about two high profile congressional races in the state that will be critical to determining who wins the House Majority in November. DelBene discussed Republicans' failure t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * DETAC Webinar on Customized Employment in Action * Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the valuable contributions, skills, and talents that people with disabilities bring to America's workforce. In recognition of this year's theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent," join the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) for a webinar on how customized more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 6 -- 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: * * * FFRF Action Fund: Abortion criminalization raises stakes for Oklahoma voters October 5, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund is castigating Oklahoma GOP gubernatorial nominee Mike Mazzei for indicating that he supports criminally prosecuting abortion patients. Mazzei, a former Oklahoma s more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 5 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Four NCR-SARE grant opportunities to fund farmers, educators and researchers are open for applications * Apply by December 3 for Farmer Rancher, Youth Educator, Partnership and Research and Education grants. The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, or NCR-SARE, is accepting proposals for four grant programs supporting farmer-led research, agricultural education and more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 5 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU alumnus shares river restoration expertise with students * For NDSU alumnus Marty Melchior, sharing his passion for river restoration has been one of the most rewarding parts of his decades-long career. Recently, he brought that passion back to where his career began, giving NDSU students a firsthand look at the work and the many disciplines involved in restoring rivers and natural ecosystems. Melchior, who graduated from NDSU in 1989 with a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Baldwin Blasts Trump Admin for Slashing $11 Million in Rural Housing Funding for Wisconsin * Wisconsin received 85% less in funding for rural home loans this year, only $2 million this year compared to an average of $13.1 million in previous years WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling out the Trump Administration for slashing $11 million in federal funding that helps low-income families in rural Wisconsin afford t more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 5 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Opus Dean of Engineering Dr. Kris Ropella to retire from Marquette after 37 years of service * Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette, has announced her intention to retire at the end of summer 2027 after 37 years with the university, President Kimo Ah Yun announced today. Ropella was named Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering in 2014 and was the first female dean in the college's history. Prior to  more PR

COVENTRY, England, Oct. 6 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * The phoenix planet: astronomers find a world reborn from its star's ashes * University of Warwick astronomers have discovered the first example of a second-generation planet orbiting a white dwarf, a world that appears to have formed from the remains of the dead star it now orbits. A team of astronomers led by the University of Warwick and funded by the European Research Council (ERC), have identified the first second-generation planet ever foun more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release: * * * Rockwell Automation Showcases Practical Path Toward Autonomous Operations at PACK EXPO International * MILWAUKEE, Wis., October 5, 2026 - Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, will show how manufacturers can take practical steps toward more autonomous operations at PACK EXPO more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Adds Five New Surety Bond Partners for Small Businesses Competing for Contracts New partners expand access to SBA-backed surety bonds for small manufacturers, contractors, and suppliers October 5, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that five new surety companies were approved during fiscal year 2026 to participate in its Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program. The expanded network will increase acc more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Shackelford, Blythe Re-elected; Members Approve All Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposals * William "Bill" Shackelford of Centreville, VA, has been re-elected National President of NARFE, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. His third two-year term will begin January 1, 2027. "I am grateful for the confidence NARFE members have placed in me and fo more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Tornadoes and Torrential Rain in the Midwest * Summer has ended and in its wake is a trail of destruction across the Midwest and parts of the east coast. From June through September, upper Midwest states saw more rain than in previous years. In West Virginia, residents experienced a months' worth of rain within hours. Torrential and oftentimes sporadic storms flooded areas, uprooted trees, and damaged infrastructure. Some communities more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 5 -- Madison Area Technical College posted the following news: * * * Truax Campus energy-saving features earns 2026 Climate Champion honor * Madison College Truax Campus has earned the 2026 Dane County Climate Champion honor for its commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy. The campus's main building uses about half as much energy as a comparable facility, thanks to a range of energy-efficiency features and rooftop solar. Dane County Executive Melissa Agard and the Dane County Office of Energy and Clim more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Nick Checker, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, from a Sept. 24, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Hagerty, Ranking Member Kaine, and distinguished Members of the Committee, it is an honor to be President Trump's nominee to be United States Ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda. Please allow me to begin by thanking my family, in particular my husband, Dylan. I would also like to offer my appreciation to our paren more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release: * * * Ambassador Greer Hosts G20 Trade Ministers in Milwaukee to Showcase the History and Strength of American Manufacturing October 05, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Last week, Ambassador Jamieson Greer hosted the G20 Trade Ministers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the G20 Trade Ministerial. During the ministerial, Ambassador Greer led discussions on a wide range of topics, including eliminating forced labor in global supply chains, updating the Most-Fav more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 5 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * UW-Whitewater Takes Down Defending Champs * In a battle of top 10 teams, it was the UW-Whitewater defense that rose to the top. The Warhawks recorded five sacks and picked off the UW-River Falls quarterback three times enroute to a 24-16 win. The victory moved UW-Whitewater up to No. 5 in this week's AFCA Division III Coaches Poll, presented by GoRout Gridiron, while River Falls dropped to a tie at No. 7. Warhawks running bac more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * Why A Federal Judge Sided With Kalshi In A Prediction Market Case * A federal judge in Illinois ruled on October 2nd that the state cannot apply its sports-wagering licensing requirements, or the criminal penalties attached to them, to event co more PR