PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 7 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release: * * * 3+1 Transfer Pathway Program With LACCD * New agreement expands pathways from community college coursework to bachelor's degrees University of Phoenix announces a new academic agreement with Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) to support transparent pathways from community college coursework to bachelor's degrees at the University. The agreement, called a 3+1 Transfer Pathway Program, is designed to help eligible students save on the c 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

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

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release: * * * FDA continues to punt conclusions on abortion drug's safety October 8, 2026 The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Of Counsel Erin Hawley regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's court-ordered update submitted Wednesday on its mifepristone safety study. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and Alliance Defending Freedom atto more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Opposes Gutting of Head Start Standards October 7, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing young chi more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues TikTok for Harming Arizona Youth October 8, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the filing of a consumer protection lawsuit against TikTok Inc. and related entities. The complaint alleges widespread violations of the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act stemming from the company's design, marketing, and concealment of features that addict and endanger Arizona children and teens. The complaint all more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Arizonans Invited to Help Shape the Future of the Grand Canyon's North Rim * On July 4, 2025, a lightning strike sparked the Dragon Bravo Fire, which scorched nearly 150,000 acres across Northern Arizona. The blaze damaged or destroyed more than 100 structures at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge. As a result, park staff, concessioners, small businesses, and gateway communities have endured great uncertainty more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release: * * * Aspen Institute Report Identifies Fun as Top Sports Priority for Kids in Portland, Oregon, but Income Dictates Access * "State of Play Portland" highlights household income as the largest predictor of sports participation and shares ways to help more children play locally. Portland, Ore., October 7, 2026 -- Portland children play sports to have fun and build friendships, yet the region's fragmented youth sports sy 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

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Trump Administration's Gutting of Head Start Standards for Virginians RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program designed to help break the cycle of pove 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

WHIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 9 [Category: BizPharmaceuticals] -- Bayer USA, an enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition, posted the following news: * * * October 9, 2026 Bayer to Present New Cardiac Amyloidosis and Heart Failure Data at the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) Annual Scientific Meeting Data from Bayer's cardiovascular portfolio in heart failure and cardiac amyloidosis will be presented, including late-breaking data for investigational iodine 124 evuzamitide (I 124 evuzamiti more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Can You Trust CDC's Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Estimates? Epidemiologist Says No Every year, the CDC estimates how effective last year's flu vaccine was at preventing flu-related symptoms and hospitalizations. But Dr. Eyal Shahar, a professor emeritus of epidemiology more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Joins Florence Copper, Administrator Zeldin to Celebrate Arizona Copper Production Milestone * 'In becoming the nation's first new major source of domestic copper production in nearly two decades, Florence Copper has shown immense success in ensuring Arizona remains a leader in our nation's domestic copper production.' Florence, AZ - Representative Juan Ciscomani joined Florence Copper leadership and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 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

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 9 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry Riddle Prepares Students for AI-Driven Aerospace Careers Through NASA-Funded Initiative Author: Keaton S. Ziem October 8, 2026 A NASA program to build a skilled aerospace workforce has selected an Arizona initiative that will provide $300,000 in funding to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University to create curricula and project-based learning experiences that prepare students for aerospace careers in the era of artificial intelligence. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Air Quality Plan; Arizona; Maricopa County Air Quality Department; New Source Review; Emission Reduction Credits-Rule 204 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision establishes a federally enforceable program allowing nonroad engine fleet owners/operator more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Fermilab to lead two new Genesis Mission awards to accelerate development of microelectronics and quantum October 8, 2026 Two new awards will expand Fermilab's critical role in the Genesis Mission by developing custom microelectronics and advancing quantum information science. - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory received two new awards as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a national  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Opifex-Synergy in Acquisition of ECCO Equipment * FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Oct. 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised Opifex-Synergy, one of the largest general equipment rental providers in the United States, on its acquisition of ECCO Equipment Company, LLC from an affiliate of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. The acquisition marks Opifex-Synergy's entry into th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego Push to Protect Head Start Services for Arizona Families * Arizona Senators urge the Department of Health and Human Services to not dilute quality, requirements for the Head Start Program Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect the quality of Head Start services that more than 16,000 Arizona children and their families rely on. In a letter to HHS Secre 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

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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news: * * * National Debt Reaches $40.25 Trillion, Increased $2.39 Trillion Year over Year Increasing at an average rate of $75,863 per Second October 08, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its latest Monthly Debt Update. As of October 05, 2026, total gross national debt is $40.25 trillion. Relative to one year ago, total gross national debt is $2.39 trillion higher; relative to five years a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following letter to Defense Inspector General Platte B. Moring III: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 7, 2026 The Honorable Platte B. Moring III Inspector General U.S. Department of Defense 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 Dear Inspector General Moring: I write to request an independent review of the Department of the Navy's management of the recent deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), and of the decisions and systems behind t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following letter to Orice W. Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 7, 2026 The Honorable Orice W. Brown Acting Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20548 Dear Acting Comptroller General Brown: I request that the Government Accountability Office review the Department of the Navy's ability to safely and effe 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

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

HAILEY, Idaho, Oct. 9 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Another Mexican Gray Wolf Crosses U.S.-Mexico Border, Underscoring Need for Action Against Border Infrastructure October 8, 2026 TUCSON, Ariz. - A U.S.-born Mexican gray wolf translocated to Chihuahua, Mexico, in May 2026 crossed north back into New Mexico this week through the state's remote region known as the Bootheel. Named "Flor", Spanish for flower, by wolf advocates in Mexico, the former breeding male of the Hardcastle Canyon pack returne more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 9 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: * * * Another Mexican Gray Wolf Crosses U.S.-Mexico Border Flor's movement underscores the need to halt further border wall construction in natural areas of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas October 8, 2026 TUCSON, Ariz. - A U.S.-born Mexican gray wolf translocated to Chihuahua, Mexico, in May 2026 crossed north back into New Mexico this week through the state's remote region known as the Bootheel. Named "Flor", Spanish for flower, by wolf advocates in Mexi more PR

PRESCOTT, Arizona, Oct. 8 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * Yavapai College Selected for FAA Training Program Tim Diesch 08 October 2026 Prescott, Arizona -- Today Yavapai College announces the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected its Unmanned Aerial Systems program for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Training Initiative program or the UAS-CTI. "Yavapai College is dedicated to providing high-quality academic paths and associated resources to ensure that our students can secure rewarding, high-payi more PR

PRESCOTT, Arizona, Oct. 8 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * Feed your Curiosity: OLLI Sedona and Verde Valley Host Free "Munch & Learn" Talks this Fall Tim Diesch 08 October 2026 Clarkdale, Arizona -- The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College invites the community to take a break, bring a lunch, and join in on two lively "Munch & Learn" programs this fall. These free Thursday lunchtime gatherings are designed to spark curiosity, encourage conversation, and connect neighbors through learning. Each s more PR