CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * 'Connected with Alisyn Camerota' returns to Scripps News with Harry Connick Jr. and a new season of powerful conversations * The seven-episode second season joins a slate of fall originals on Scripps News. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Harry Connick Jr. joins award-winning journalist Alisyn Camerota for the season two premiere of "Connected with Alisyn Camerota," Scripps News' one-on-one interview series. The seven-episo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2 MSU undergraduates named Voyager Scholarship awardees * Michigan State University students Anabelle Sanchez and Grace Gramza have become the institution's second and third Voyager Scholarship recipients, each securing up to $50,000 in financial aid and a 10-year travel stipend. The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is the brainchild of the Obamas and Brian Chesky, CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, to support students who demonstrate more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12766) by telecommunications policy specialist Jill C. Gallagher: * * * 4.9 GHz Public Safety Band: Competing Views on Use During the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, public safety agencies could not communicate, partly because the high volume of calls exceeded the capacity of their radio systems. The 9/11 Commission, which investigated the attacks, called for more spectrum for public safety use. In 2002, the Federal Co more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna 2027 Medicare plans offer reliable, affordable access to care & member support October 3, 2026 Plans designed to provide member value and access to care: - $0 copays on Tier 1 drugs and covered vaccines at in-network pharmacies* - $0 copays for annual physicals, colonoscopies and mammograms at in-network providers - $0 copays for annual Healthy Home Visit from a licensed Signify Health clinician - Dental, vision more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Seeks Court Approval For Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracy To Inflate Prices And Limit Competition * Sydney Weiser, Deputy Communications Director BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield for Illegal Health Insurance Monopoly in Michigan * LANSING -- Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (PDF) against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company ("BCBSM"), alleging an illegal health insurance monopoly in Michigan. Attorney General Nessel argues the health insurance monopol more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Antitrust Section Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with 3 Generic Drug Makers Regarding Price Inflation * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to incre more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * Anorexia risk may begin outside the brain, new study suggests * Researchers find anorexia patients nearly four times as likely to carry potentially damaging variants of a fat-storage gene A gene primarily active in fat and muscles could make a person more susceptible to anorexia nervosa, a deadly eating disorder with one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric disease. For years, scientists have known genetics  more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Attorney General Ford, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs Oct. 6, 2026 Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aar more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 9 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 08, 2026 Attorney General Formella Seeks Court Approval for Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements to Benefit New Hampshire Consumers Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactur more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 8 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-ru more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * AG James Urges New Yorkers to Check Eligibility and Claim Compensation NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $1 million from Ascend Laboratories (Ascend) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne) for their role in a long-running, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENTS WITH ASCEND, CITRON AND MAYNE OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE GENERIC DRUG PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 45 states and territories, sought court approval of a settlement with Ascend Laboratories (Ascend), Citron Pharma (Citron) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne). The settlements will resolve allegations that t more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * 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 45 states and territories seeking court approval for three settlements w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 Federal Judge Tosses U.S. DOJ Challenge to Michigan Law Halting Extreme Confinement of Farm Animals Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy applaud the ruling and call on DOJ and USDA to abandon their assault on state laws to stop torture of farm animals - WASHINGTON - Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy today applauded a federal court decision dismissing the U.S. Department of Justice's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 Clear Channel Outdoor Digital Billboards Display Art by Afterschool Student From Coast to Coast This Month for Lights On Afterschool Collaboration with Usher's New Look and Afterschool Alliance Gives 15-Year-Old New Skills in Putting Her Passion to Work - Washington, D.C. - The Afterschool Alliance is joining Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO) for a national visibility campaign that celebrates afterschool programs, featuring artwork created more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * CMU's Amy McGinnis earns Alma College's highest alumni honor * The recognition celebrates a career spent helping students find their footing and discover what's possible. Amy McGinnis has received Alma College's Hugh Brenneman Distinguished Alumni Award, the college's highest honor, recognizing her professional achievements, leadership, and service. For her colleagues and students at Central Michigan University, that commitment is familiar. As more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Democracy Forward Obtains Groundbreaking Records Detailing ICE's Attempts to Silence Voters Government's Response to FOIA Request Also Outlines Role Played by Heather Honey, 2020 Election Denier - Washington, D.C. -- Following a request filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Democracy Forward has obtained r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 8, 2026 "FIRES EVERYWHERE" - Republicans Scramble as "Volatile Senate Landscape" Puts "Surprising Battlegrounds" and "Republican Strongholds" In Play Across the Senate map, Republicans desperate to defend their slim Senate majority are being forced to "make concessions to the punishing political environment" - "shifting money away from races they no longer believe to be winnable" as "an increasingly volatile Senate landscape" open more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 8, 2026 NEW: Obama Marvels at Democrats' Senate Chances [Washington Post] With just under four weeks to go until the midterm elections, former President Barack Obama "emphasized the urgency of the political moment" and the need "not to get complacent" at a recent fundraiser that raised $3.6 million for the DSCC and Democrats' efforts to retake the Senate. With a stellar slate of candidates who are "representative of their states more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Colleagues Express Concern Over Workplace Safety at Pontiac USPS Facility * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) are expressing concerns about workplace safety at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Michigan Metroplex P&DC in Pontiac, Michigan and across other Southeast Michigan USPS Facilities. Since May 2026, employees have raised safety concerns and offered solutions t more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University to break ground on new home for College of Business October 08, 2026 Written by: Melissa Thrasher YPSILANTI -- Eastern Michigan University will mark a major milestone in transforming its College of Business with a groundbreaking ceremony for the college's new home in Pierce Hall at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. Members of the EMU community, the Board of Regents and government officials will gather on campus to celebrate the s more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Environmentalist & Author Bill McKibben to Speak at Hope College * Bill McKibben - an environmentalist, author and educator - will be the keynote speaker for Hope College's annual Campus Sustainability Month program, on Thurs., Oct. 22. He'll address Hope College students at 4 p.m. in the A. Paul Schaap Science Center and the community is invited to attend at no charge, for McKibben's public address at 7 p.m. at Graves Hall on campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Co-spons more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * SMR, LLC; Palisades SMR, LLC; Pioneer Units 1 and 2; Phased Construction Permit Application-Limited Work Authorization The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week, for four consecutive weeks, beginning October 1, 2026, of receipt and availability of the first part of a phased construction permit application, including a limited work authorization (LWA) request, from SMR, LLC, on beha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48093) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Federal-Tribal Consultation: Background and Issues for Congress." The report is written by legislative attorney Mainon A. Schwartz and natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray, Nicole T. Carter and Eva Lipiec. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In recent decades, congressional interest in federal-tribal consultation on federal actions has grown, especially as some federally recognized Tribes ( more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Finnish Delegation Visits NMU * A Finnish delegation from XAMK University in Savonlinna visited the Northern Michigan University campus to get a taste of life in the Upper Peninsula this week. This faculty-led proposal allowed six NMU faculty members across the disciplines of health sciences, nursing, and education to take the trip to XAMK's campuses in Savonlinna, Mikkeli and Helsinki last summer. NMU faculty saw this as an opportunity to connect  more PR

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Western Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez returns to Southwest Michigan for WMU speaker series * KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Former Kellogg Co. CEO and U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, whose career took him from selling cereal in Southwest Michigan to serving in a presidential cabinet, will return to the region Thursday, Oct. 15, for a leadership conversation hosted by Western Michigan University. The event, "From C-Suite to the Cabinet: A Conv more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Announces Redevelopment Projects, Adding Housing in Calumet and Grand Haven * Support through the Revitalization and Placemaking program and Michigan Community Revitalization Program will redevelop underutilized spaces into new housing and commercial space across both peninsulas LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced redevelopment projects receiving support from the bipartisan Revitalization and Pla more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Oct. 6 -- Grand Rapids Community College posted the following news: * * * GRCC Players' New Season Puts On the Pressure With 1990s Video Games, Futuristic AI and Murder Mystery * Grand Rapids Community College's GRCC Players will take audiences from the 1848 Oregon Trail to a tech-driven future and an utterly disastrous murder mystery opening night with three productions that explore the theme "Under Pressure." "This season, we explore what it means to survive, to persevere and to perform under pressure," said Jonat more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Hopkins Medicine Dean/CEO Theodore DeWeese receives ASTRO Gold Medal Award from the American Society for Radiation Oncology recognizes outstanding contributions to the field - Theodore DeWeese, dean of the medical faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, was recently named a 2026 Gold Medalist by the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the world's premier radiation oncology society with more tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-802) on the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act, amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to provide a standard for determining whether a joint employment relationship exists between a franchisor and franchisee. Committee Action 114TH CONGRESS First Session--Hearin more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-813) on the Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act (H.R. 9394). The report was advanced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, on Sept. 10, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 9394, the "Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026," requires the Department of Homeland Securi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-803) on the National Fossil Act (H.R. 9191). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Sept. 8, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 9191, the National Fossil Act, introduced by Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN), designates the American Mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur. B more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Examining Webull's China Links October 7, 2026 A new bipartisan investigation by the Select Committee on China, led by Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Ro Khanna (D-CA), finds that stock brokerage Webull Financial has not been transparent about its links to China. In addition to finding that the company' more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: In amNY Op-Ed, CUNY Chancellor Matos Rodriguez Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Newmark J-School * In a recent op-ed for am New York, CUNY Chancellor Felix V. Matos Rodriguez commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He shares how the school has built a reputation for innovation while sticking to its mission of training journalists who are positioned to understand the needs of their readers. The text more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * James introduces plan to shield Michigan from tariffs * Plan would use tariff revenue to offset impact on businesses, workers Washington, October 8, 2026 Tags: Economy Rep. John James introduced legislation to shield Michigan from the effect of tariffs in the trade war with Canada. Under his plan, tariff revenue would get used to help reshore jobs and provide temporary relief to those who can show they've suffered economic harm. John James' plan w more PR

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 6 -- The University of Copenhagen posted the following news: * * * Linguists: Madonna's voice sounds younger than it "should" * A new study shows that the changes typically associated with ageing in women's voices have not affected pop icon Madonna's voice in the expected way. According to the researchers, Madonna has cultivated a public persona that challenges society's expectations not only of how older women should look and behave, but also of how they should sound. As women go through menopause, their voices t more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/08/2026 If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three set more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * MDHHS seeks applicants for Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Scholarship Program October 08, 2026 Deadline to apply for scholarship Monday, Nov. 9 - LANSING, Mich. - As part of its continuing efforts to support the expansion of access to opioid treatment, prevention, recovery and harm reduction, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is offering the Michigan Opioid Treatment Access Scholarship Pro more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 MDP Congratulates Garlin Gilchrist on His Debate Victory LANSING -- In response to tonight's debate between the candidates for Michigan Secretary of State, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Your vote and your personal information belong to you. Tonight, Garlin Gilchrist made clear he will fight to keep it that way as Michigan's next Secretary of State. He will defend Michigan's e more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 LEAKED AUDIO: Mike Rogers Wants A.I. To Determine Who Gets Social Security LANSING -- In newly leaked audio reported by MeidasTouch News, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers suggested he wants to let A.I. determine who should receive Social Security benefits, a move that could allow the Trump administration to start denying payments to vulnerable older Americans. Answering a question about Social Security from an attendee at more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 NEW REPORT: Mike Rogers Is Profiting From Rent Increases And Student Evictions The Lever: Mike Rogers Is "The Eviction Candidate" For U.S. Senate - LANSING -- New reporting from The Lever reveals corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers has invested up to $250,000 in Blackstone's private real estate fund just months after it was revealed executives planned to boost shareholder returns by "ramping up evictions and raising rents"  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 REMINDER: AG Candidate Doug Lloyd Chose Not to Prosecute Alleged Fraternity Rape Case LANSING -- As recent reporting highlights renewed national conversations about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses, Michigan voters should know about Attorney General Doug Lloyd's record on this issue. The Detroit Metro Times recently reported that Republican AG candidate Doug Lloyd has a problematic history with cases invo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Nearly $44.7M Awarded to Expand Career and Technical Education Access Across Michigan October 08, 2026 Funding from Michigan Department of Education Supports Districts in CTE Deserts and Regions with Opportunity Gaps - LANSING - The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is announcing an additional award of nearly $44.7 million in state funding to 80 districts to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across the state.  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Innovative children's vision research gets a boost from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Partnership will fuel innovative pediatric vision research and care. October 8, 2026 A pioneer in inherited eye disorders, the University of Michigan established the first Heredity Eye Clinic in the world in 1941, and in the ensuing years became a nationally recognized leader in vision care, research, a more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy posted the following news release: * * * Michigan's Proposal 2 Would Increase Government Power to Regulate Political Speech * MIDLAND, Mich. -- On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will decide on Proposal 2, a statewide ballot measure that would significantly expand state campaign finance laws. A new policy brief from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy examines how the proposal would change the rules governing public discussion of candi more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 9 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * The New Mexico Department of Justice Leads Multistate Effort to Protect Head Start from Trump Administration Rollback October 7, 2026 Attorney General Raul Torrez Leads Coalition Challenging Proposed Federal Rules That Would Cut Services for Vulnerable Children - Albuquerque, N.M. -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is leading a coalition of 25 state attorneys general in opposing the Trump Administration's latest effort more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * October 8, 2026 MS Experts Turn to People with MS: What Does Psychosocial Wellness Mean to You? Researchers from the Universities of Michigan and Washington are digging into psychosocial wellness - what does it mean to people living with MS? What helps to boost it? What stands in the way? To answer these questions, they turned to the people themselves, with funding from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The researchers conducted vir more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * New Video Contest Celebrates Capitalism and Features Cash Prizes * Sponsored by the Charles M. Bauervic Foundation, Contest Encourages Students to Create Videos About 'Celebrating Capitalism: The Freedom to Choose' Northwood University students have a new opportunity to turn big ideas about freedom into compelling stories -- and compete for cash prizes -- through a new Celebrating Capitalism Video Essay Contest sponsored by the Charles M. Bauervic Foundation more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following news: * * * October 7, 2026 Could Democrats Win a Majority of Governorships in 2026? Peyton Lofton Democrats have a strong chance to take control of a majority of governorships for the first time in years. And the map looks very different from the usual red-state, blue-state divide. Top Three Takeaways * Democrats have a strong chance of winning a majority of governorships this year. * The map is unusually sc more PR

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Oct. 9 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Supports Reauthorization of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative October 8, 2026 The National Wild Turkey Federation supports continued congressional efforts to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a federal program that has helped the NWTF and its partners restore critical wildlife habitat across the Great Lakes region. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2026, S.  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 9 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news: * * * Palmer named to Minneapolis Fed leadership Minneapolis, October 9, 2026 Vanessa Palmer has been promoted to division data principal in Community Development and Engagement (CDE) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. In this senior professional role, Palmer will lead the division's data practices, oversee its suite of data products, and support its specialized technical needs, including support for the Center for Indian Country  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Protect Our Care posted the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: "It's Life and Death" - Republican Health Care Cuts Leave Families With Nowhere to Turn October 7, 2026 Headlines Show How GOP Cuts Are Fueling Layoffs and Cuts, While Maternity Wards Continue to Shutter Nationwide - As GOP health care cuts continue to sink in, hospitals and health care facilities across the county are being pushed to the financial brink. This all comes after Trump and Republicans slashed over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the A more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 30, 2026 The Honorable Kevin Warsh Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 1951 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20551 Dear Chairman Warsh: I write to request that the Board of Governors and the Foreign C more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Are Decimating American Families October 8, 2026 July and August Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSida) -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Tlaib and Green lead letter demanding release of DACA recipient in ICE custody Oct 08, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) and Al Green (TX-09), joined by 21 Members of Congress, demanded the release of Ya'akub Ira Vijandre, who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement a year ago as of yesterday. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and ICE Acting Director David Venturella, the M more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Oct. 8 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * Salve takes first place in national financial analysis competition * Of 93 universities and colleges that competed, Salve teams placed first and fourth. Salve students took home the top prize at the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium (SMIFC), a highly competitive national financial analysis competition held in Chicago Oct. 1-2. Of the 93 colleges and universities that competed, teams from Salve placed first and fourth. The field included Pri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 08, 2026 Republican Health Care Cuts are Decimating American Families July and August Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee (Committee) Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Squeezed by High Costs, Gottheimer Hosts Agriculture Roundtable with Sussex County Farmers Farmers Hit with by High Diesel, Fertilizer, Equipment Costs, Tariffs, and Losses from Winter Freeze Announces New FROST Relief Act to Help Farmers Recover from April Freeze Outlines Farm Bill Priorities to Lower Costs, Help Specialty Crops and Give Farmers Certainty Continued Support for 4-H, FFA, and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders Oct 08, 2 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 STATEMENT: MDP Chair Curtis Hertel Congratulates Abdul El-Sayed On His Debate Victory LANSING -- Tonight, following the first U.S. Senate debate of the general election, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Abdul El-Sayed delivered a decisive debate victory tonight, demonstrating why he is the clear choice to be Michigan's next U.S. Senator. A proud son of Michigan, Abdul showed up  more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Northwood University posted the following news: * * * Students Celebrate Milestone Auto Show as Nick Porter Named 2027 General Chair * Save the Date: 'Full Throttle' is Theme of 64th Northwood University International Auto Show, Oct. 8-10, 2027! Building on a milestone year that featured more than 325 new vehicles valued at $60 million, expanded industry participation, and historic investment in students, the Northwood University International Auto Show is ready to go "Full Throttle" in 2027, with Nicholas "Nic more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 9 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * They prepared for their futures at CWRU--and returned to invest in the next generation With Homecoming and Reunion Weekend underway, alumni-turned-faculty reflect on their student experiences at CWRU October 08, 2026 | Story by: Brianna Smith Each year, Homecoming and Reunion Weekend brings heightened energy to Case Western Reserve University. Students, alumni, faculty and staff don their favorite CWRU Blue merchandise, reconnect with old friends an more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * This is My City * Central Michigan University alumni discuss what Detroit means to them Central Michigan University alumni Carnell Poindexter III, State Representative Tyrone Carter, Brooke Adams, and Kevin Bautista-Mancilla visited campus September 10 to answer a series of questions that explore the identity of Detroit, how the history of the city has affected its present, where the city is headed, and what Detroit means to the people who live more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Today's State of the University address to highlight URI's progress and future * KINGSTON, R.I.--Oct. 8, 2026--University of Rhode Island President Marc Parlange will deliver the annual State of the University address today, Thursday, Oct. 8, offering a look at the accomplishments of the URI community over the past year and a vision for the opportunities and challenges ahead. The address will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Edwards Hall on the Kingston  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 Treat a Deadly Brain Tumor Before It Recurs? This AI Tool May Help A new AI-based model can predict where the most common malignant brain cancer is most likely to return after initial surgery, potentially giving doctors a chance to treat it before it becomes visible on MRI. Glioblastoma is the most lethal brain tumor in adults, with a median survival of about 17 months after diagnosis. Eve more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The University of Michigan Dearborn Campus issued the following news: * * * Making a safe space for difficult conversations October 7, 2026 Staff in ECRT, DPS and Facilities worked together to create a supportive interview room on campus. ECRT will preview the new space at an Oct. 13 open house. As director of UM-Dearborn's Equity, Civil Rights and Title IX office, Andrea Berry McDaniel often has to have tough conversations with faculty, staff and students. These frequently take place in her office (listen for more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh campus, intends to repatriate human remains representing 26 individuals and 284 associated funerary objects to Native American Tribes. The remains were removed from the Karow and Cowling Cemetery sites in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. The Karow site was excavated in 1975 and 1984, while burials at Cowling Cemetery were investigated in 1979. The funerary objects include bone artifacts, ceramics, faunal and floral remains, lithics, copper artifacts, shell items, soil samples and o more PR

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, Oct. 9 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * USDA Commodity Programs Trigger for 2025 Crop Year Oct 8, 2026 Author: Wayne Stoskopf Corn growers are expected to receive $5 billion in payments nationwide this month from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs for the 2025 crop year. The two commodity safety net programs are designed to help farmers experiencing sharp crop or revenue declines. The payments to corn growers are  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 9 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news: * * * Utah urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices Court gives preliminary approval to plan returning settlement money to consumers who overpaid for generic drugs - Salt Lake City, Utah--Utahns who paid for certain generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation. On September 8, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gave preliminary approval to a plan to distribute ap more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSCrpt) -- Most Michigan local officials report positive or neutral impacts from recent election reforms, but many express concerns around costs of early voting - A white paper from University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy - October 2026 (6 pages) * * * Over the past few election cycles, voters in Michigan have passed several state constitutional amendments to significantly change a range of election administration policies. In 2018, they approved Proposal 3,  more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy gives back during its 16th annual Day of Service * MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 8, 2026) -- Volunteers from Xcel Energy and the communities it serves took action to support nonprofit organizations across the state during the company's 16th annual Day of Service in September. More than 2,200 volunteers dedicated more than 7,400 hours to support 109 projects that ranged from packing meals and gardening to cleaning up our parks and ri more PR