WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Dr. Charles Mathers Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20591 Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12; RIN 2120-AM18 - Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations Dear Dr. Mathers: The undersigned organizations appreciate the opport more ST

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition October 9, 2026 (Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills 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 manufacturers more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 6, 2026 Summary of Comments from Alliance Members on the Proposed Removal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Dear Director Joshua White, Secretary Brooke Rollins, and the USDA Forest Services, This letter shares an overview of Alliance members' responses to the public comment period for the USDA Forest Service's Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of 12 attorneys general and two governors, today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) unlawful decision in May 2025 to terminate more than $45 million in grant funding that was intended to a more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Loosen National Clean Water Protections * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Army Corps) supplemental proposed rule that would significantly reduce federal  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Coalition Suing Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 14 states in filing a lawsuit for damages stemming from the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in federal grants intended to fund improvements in states' unemployment more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts 10/7/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the governor of Kentucky 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 childho more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown 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 engag more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has joined a multistate coalition in opposing a proposed federal rule that would weaken Head Start programs and threaten access to critical early childhood education and support services for children and families across Nevada and the nation. In a comm more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Protect Funding for Unemployment Benefit System Upgrades * Administration Abruptly Terminated Grants Intended to Prevent Fraud and Deliver Unemployment Benefits More Efficiently AG James is Suing to Recover $17 Million in Funding Illegally Terminated by U.S. Department of Labor NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 13 other states in suing the Trump administrat more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Labor for ending unemployment insurance system improvements grants * Oct. 9, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 13 other states sued the U.S. Department of Labor for its unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing improvements in Colorado's and other states' unemployment insurance systems. "The fede more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR TERMINATING FUNDING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 states, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding to improve states' unemployment insurance systems and prevent fraud. "Congress approved this funding for states to im more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hickenlooper Introduce Legislation to Protect Nonprofit And Religious Community Spaces at Heightened Risk of Attack * Denver -- Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper introduced the Safer Spaces for All Act, legislation to better equip at-risk nonprofit institutions to protect their visitors and help ensure that all Americans can visit their places of worship, schools, and community centers freely and without fear. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Announces December 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Colorado * LAKEWOOD, Colo.- The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Dec. 8, offering 113 oil and gas parcels totaling 126,440 acres in Colorado. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in July and held a public comment period that closed in September on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. A 30-da more PR

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Carlson Named Dean of College of Arts and Sciences at Shawnee State University October 09, 2026 Shawnee State University has named Dr. Ashley Carlson Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. A Fulbright Scholar, Carlson brings extensive leadership experience from senior academic roles at institutions in Colorado and Montana. "I was very impressed with Shawnee State and its mission from the start," said Carlson. "As a first-generation college graduate, I more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket ACF-2026-0595 Clayton Early Learning Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs To Whom It May Concern: Clayton Early Learning respectfully submits these comments in response to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 6, 2026 Secretary Brooke L. Rollins U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 Dear Secretary Rollins: The Climbing Association of Southern Arizona, Climbing in Color, and Arizona Queer Climbing Collective submit a comment in opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ("USDA") proposal to rescind the 2001 Roa more ST

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 10 -- The Colorado Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release: * * * On Energy Efficiency Day, advocates highlight how cheapest, cleanest energy is energy we don't use October 8, 2026 DENVER - With energy bills climbing and air quality concerns growing, staff from Environment Colorado Research & Policy Center and CoPIRG Foundation joined shoppers outside Ace Hardware on Energy Efficiency Day on Wednesday to share practical ways to use less energy at home. "After one of the worst summers in rece more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 17, 2026 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Administration for Children and Families Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs; FR Doc #2026-16134 Dear Secretary Kennedy: We respectfully submit our comment on the recent Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) guidance "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs." As a nonprofit  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Adam N. Jones Deputy Chief of Staff, Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 September 28, 2026 Re: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear D more ST

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 10 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Secretary of State's Office Permanently Adopts Amended Election Rules; Files Notice of Temporary Adoption of Some Revisions with Immediate Effect Denver, October 9, 2026 - The Secretary of State's Office has adopted permanent rule revisions to ensure uniform and proper administration, implementation, and enforcement of Colorado election law. The Office has also issued a notice of temporary adoption of a subset of those rules with im more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 6795 S. Elati St., Littleton, CO 80120 amy.conklin@comcast.net 303-252-5038 September 30, 2026 To whom it may concern, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on EPA's Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids (Draft Guidance). The Colorado Wastewater Utili more ST

AURORA, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- The Community College of Aurora issued the following news release: * * * Aurora Health Sciences High School Breaks Ground, Will Connect Students to College and Career Pathways Oct. 9, 2026 AURORA, Colo. - Yesterday, construction began on a new health sciences high school launched by a partnership between the Community College of Aurora (CCA), Aurora Public Schools (APS), and UCHealth. APS will open the magnet school in August 2027 with enrollment starting Nov. 13, 2026. The coalition of partners opening the schoo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, posted the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Encourages Students to Submit Applications for Service Academy Nominations Before Deadline * Congressman Abe Hamadeh is encouraging graduating high school students who are interested in attending one of the nation's prestigious U.S. service academies to submit their applications for a congressional nomination WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is encouraging graduating high school students in Arizona's 8th Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Conservation Committee of the Colorado Native Plant Society (CC-CoNPS) strongly supports the existing 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Policy (the "Roadless Rule") and urges the U.S.F.S to adopt the No Action alternative (Alternative 1) to NOT rescind the Roadless Rule. CoNPS is a statewide, non-profit organization, now in its 50th year, dedicated to furthering the knowl more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Hosts Election Security Roundtable with Colorado Leaders * AURORA -- Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, hosted an election security roundtable alongside local officials from Denver County and Arapahoe County. Crow's roundtable was an opportunity for elections officials, law enforcement, and other leaders to coordinate and discuss efforts to keep Colorado's election system strong. Joi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Statement Condemning Hegseth's Plans for Public Execution * AURORA -- Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon will use our military to hold a public execution for the man responsible for the shooting at Fort Hood: "Pete Hegseth has taken our  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89): * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) conditionally grants, pursuant to delegated authority, petitions filed by fourteen recipients in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Program) requesting extensions of their removal, replacement, and disposal (RRD) terms. For the reasons explained below, the Bureau grants these requests conditio more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 FFRF launches nationwide billboard campaign: 'Vote like your rights depend on it -- because they do' The Freedom From Religion Foundation is taking a simple message to voters across the country this fall: VOTE LIKE YOUR RIGHTS DEPEND ON IT -- BECAUSE THEY DO Beginning this week, FFRF is launching a national billboard campaign in 19 markets across the United States, encouraging Americans to pay attention to what is at more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 FFRF tackles Christian messaging on public school football gear The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on two public school districts to stop using official football apparel that promotes Christianity. FFRF recently contacted school districts in Colorado and Ohio over religious messages emblazoned on official high school football gear. At Niwot High School in Colorado, student-athletes have reportedly been in more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS - 777 POST ROAD SUITE 205 - DARIEN, CT 06820 - T 203 656 1522 - F 203 656 0267 WILDLIFE LAW PROGRAM - 6041 S. SYRACUSE WAY, STE 250 - GREENWOOD VLG, CO 80111 - T 720 949 7791 FRIENDSOFANIMALS.ORG October 6, 2026 Via regulations.gov Secretary Rollins U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Specia more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Outdoor Recreation for Veterans * Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act would help veterans in New Hampshire and across the country connect with community and strengthen their well-being Concord, N.H. -- Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Congressman Jeff Hurd (CO-03) introduced the bipartisan Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act, legislation to help veterans in New Hampshire and acro more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments October 9, 2026 | Austin, Texas This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Texas Historical Records Advisory Board - Governor Abbott appointed Trasa Coburn to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Board works to improve archival and records storage conditions throughout the state a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Rebukes EPA's Methane Rules Rollback * Hickenlooper: "The Trump administration is pushing policies that will allow more pollutants into our air. That's not leadership. It's shortsighted." WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement following reports that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will propose changes that weaken federal methane rules for oil and gas operations. "The Trump a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 10 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Lilia Cervantes Receives 2026 Sommer Klag Advocacy Achievement Award for Advancing Equitable Healthcare Access October 09, 2026 Lilia Cervantes, MD, MSCS, a tenured Professor of Medicine and Director of Immigrant Research at the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus, has been named the winner of the 2026 Sommer Klag Advocacy Achievement Award for her work in securing kidney-related healthcare coverag more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 1, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids Dear Administrator Zeldin, The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Mile High Early Learning (MHEL) has served children and families in Denver, Colorado, through Head Start and Early Head Start for 30 years. More than 50 years ago, MHEL began as a consortium of community child care providers committed to reaching children and families furthest from opportunity. Today, we serve 500 children and families through our early learning centers and more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 6, 2026 Re: Docket ID FS-2025-0001/RIN 0596-AD66-Special Areas: Roadless Area Conservation; Proposed Rule and Draft Environmental Impact Statement Dear Secretary Rollins and Chief Schultz The Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center (MSBEC) is a nonprofit public-interest conservation organization based in Mount Shasta, California. For 37 years we have worked to pr more ST

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Regain Funding for Unemployment System Improvements Trump Administration Unlawfully Terminated Funding for Improving Unemployment Insurance October 9, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a coalition of 13 other states filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing i more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * Ballot Guide: Taxpayers in 24 States to Weigh Tax, Spending Measures October 08, 2026 Taxpayers in 24 states will consider ballot measures in this year's general election that have implications for billions worth of annual tax changes, government budgeting, and other policies, according to a new nationwide Ballot Guide released Thursday by National Taxpayers Union. In total, there are 59 different statewide measures that directly impact more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * NFIB Endorses Slate of Incumbent Colorado Candidates for Reelection to Congress Backed candidates maintain a 100% NFIB voting record - DENVER, Colo. (Oct. 9, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed the following incumbent candidates for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Colorado: * Rep. Jeff more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Statement on Congressman Gabe Evans Winning CO-08 Debate October 8, 2026 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued the following statement on Congressman Gabe Evans' decisive victory in the CO-08 debate against Manny Rutinel: "The contrast between DSA-endorsed Democrat Manny Rutinel and U.S. Army veteran and former police officer Congressman Gabe Evans could not be more stark. Rutinel's extreme agenda of defundin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Rotten Hypocrite: Amish Shah Attacks Jay Feely On Data Centers After Voting Twice For Data Center Tax Breaks October 7, 2026 Amish Shah got exposed as a brazen hypocrite on data centers in a new investigative report. * Shah's record: In the state legislature, Shah voted repeatedly for massive tax breaks for data centers, including a 10-year extension through 2033. Arizona taxpayers have already paid $63.5 million for those breaks. Shah re more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Oct. 5, 2026 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start 330 C. St. SW, fourth floor Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30 To whom it may concern, We are writing to encourage the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to protect the Head Start Pro more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Prime Mover Institute's Comment on Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation, 91 Fed. Reg. 53,827 (Aug. 20, 2026) [Docket No. FS-2025-0001; RIN 0596-AD66] Dear Secretary Rollins: Prime Mover Institute provi more ST

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 9 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Flexible benefits as an alternative path to stable pension funding: Lessons from South Dakota and Wisconsin South Dakota and Wisconsin show how flexible pension benefits can stabilize contributions and keep pension plans at or near full funding. Rod Crane Senior Fellow October 8, 2026 Traditional public sector defined benefit (DB) pension plans keep the participant's benefit accrual (and any post-retirement inflation protection features) 100% fully  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BOEBERT IN THE DENVER GAZETTE ON FIGHTING FOR WATER PROJECTS AND COLORADO'S FUTURE * Lone Tree, CO -- Rep. Lauren Boebert (CO-04) published a guest opinion in the Denver Gazette on the fight for drinking water, storage, and treatment in Colorado's 4th District, and on stopping efforts that would divert South Platte water out of the state. "Water decides whether a farm stays in the family, whether a small town can fight a fire, and whether o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank and VA Secretary Collins Hold Roundtable on Veteran-Related Concerns * COLORADO SPRINGS, C.O. -- Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) and U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins hosted a roundtable at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center with stakeholders from around the Pikes Peak Region to address veteran-related concerns. "The Pikes Peak Region is home to over 100,000 veterans, and it is important that the federal government  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Introduces Bill to Expand Educational Freedom * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) introduced the Religious Education Liberty Assurance (RELA) Act, to ensure that Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) dollars go to all students, including those who attend a private or religious school. Created as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, the EFTC allows taxpayers to donate annually up to $1,700 per person to Scholarship  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing Oct. 8, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in 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 artificial more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Termination of Federal Funding for Unemployment Compensation System Improvements Lawsuit seeks to recover funding intended to strengthen fraud prevention, improve access, and support timely benefits for eligible workers. October 09, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - The Shapiro Administration today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has joi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 9, 2026 Sheryl Oring, VCU's inaugural chair of fine arts, has spent two decades capturing Americans' hopes and fears Oring, whose long-running 'I Wish to Say' project has included thousands of participants, says she is excited to be in a place where artists have the confidence to take risks and engage the world around them. By Kim Catley Artist Sheryl Oring can often be found seated behind a desk, dressed in the style of a 1960s secretary more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Steamboat Institute Debate Held at VMI First Stop in Fall Tour By Marianne Hause | October 8, 2026 Virginia Military Institute's Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE) co-hosted the Steamboat Institute (SI) Campus Liberty Tour in Gillis Theater Oct. 1, for the first debate of its fall schedule involving multiple college campuses. The debate was livestreamed for viewers all over the world. The resolution debated was: "America benefits from the end  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Ten Reasons Why We Love CU Denver * A vibrant population with students from across the globe. Hands-on research opportunities that impact our community and beyond. Epic views of the Rocky Mountains and city skyline. These are just a few of the reasons why we love CU Denver and why so many learners--like you--pick CU Denver for their academic journey. If you're graduating from high school, transferring from a community college, or returning to college fo more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 10 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: * * * Update from Colorado Department of State, Colorado County Clerks Association Regarding Ballot Issue 7A The below statement is jointly issued by the Colorado Department of State and Colorado County Clerks Association. - Denver, October 9, 2026 - The Colorado Department of State and Colorado County Clerks Association are providing an update on Ballot Issue 7A. On October 7, the Colorado Department of State sent the Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 10 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news: * * * USU Tracks Rapid Antimicrobial Resistance in Ukraine Combat Wounds By Hadiyah Brendel October 08, 2026 The ARROW study maps infection threats in prolonged field care to provide decision-support tools for frontline providers. - During the post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, wounded service members were often evacuated by air within two hours to Role 2 forward surgical facilities. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has presented more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 6, 2026 Brad Kinder Acting Director Ecosystem Management Coordination, Forest Service US Department of Agriculture 201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250-1124 Docket number FS-2025-0001 (Federal Register :: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands RE: Public Comment on the 2026 Roadless Area Conservation Rule--Support for Resp more ST

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- York University issued the following news release: * * * Pharmaceutical company marketing negatively influences prescribing TORONTO, Oct 8, 2026 - Doctors' prescribing habits are heavily influenced by payments, gifts, and free meals from pharmaceutical companies, leading to more expensive, less appropriate and more drugs being prescribed, a new Cochrane review finds. This can seriously harm both individual patients and health systems. Pharmaceutical companies use a variety of strategies to market and pro more PR