ITHACA, New York, Oct. 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Rooted in Reciprocity': Indigenous students share stories of how plants fuel connection * Through plants and personal stories, a new student-led exhibit at Cornell Botanic Gardens explores the concept of reciprocity: that people live because the natural world lives. The students, representing Indigenous cultures from across the Americas, recorded personal anecdotes about how plants support their well-being and connection to community. They include tales of a f 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 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. 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary: * * * Fireworks Erupt at New York AG Debate By Logan Sekulow October 10 Fireworks erupted in last night's debate between New York Attorney General Letitia James and Republican nominee and former assistant U.S. attorney Saritha Komatireddy. At one point in the debate, James seemed unable to answer the question: "Name one former New York Attorney General you admire." And when attempting to explain her recent controversial comments regarding a c 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. AMERICAN CORRIDORS Response to U.S. Department of Transportation America's Great Corridors of Commerce Request for Information Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 Submitted by: Frank Patton American Corridors 23860 State Line Road Crete, Illinois 60417-1859 708.212.1260 Frank.patton@americancorridors.com October 2, 2026 Chicago Has Connections--But It Also Has a Connect 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. R030525 US - EPA EPA Docket Center, Office of Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 October 1, 2026 Re: Comments on EPA's Draft Guidance to mitigate PFOA and PFOS in sewage sludge and biosolids, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * El-Sayed's Vow to "Uncap the Payroll Tax" Would Impose a 57% Tax Rate on Michigan Small and Midsized Businesses and the Self-Employed John Kartch 10/08/2026 On Thursday night Democrat senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed vowed to drastically raise the payroll tax on Michiganders by removing the payroll tax cap. "We should eliminate the cap," he said during the debate against Mike Rogers. The result is a top combined federal-state tax rate of 57.45% on Michig more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The American Public Transportation Association issued the following news release: * * * APTA Announces Public Transit Industry's Best Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience Work in AdWheel Grand Awards Chicago, IL (October 8, 2026) - The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) honored 15 outstanding marketing, communications, and customer experience campaigns from across the public transportation industry with its 2026 AdWheel Grand Awards this week at APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago. The awards  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How art and culture influence religious understanding * A growing number of Americans are religiously unaffiliated, according to the Pew Research Center, but those broader shifts don't necessarily mean Americans' religious lives are disappearing. To understand what religion looks like in 21st-century America, scholars like Michigan State University Associate Professor Laura Yares are asking different questions. Yares co-authored the more PR

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

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 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

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Celebrates Two Attorneys Honored with Courage and Heart Award * LANSING -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced David Tanay and Scott Teter, two Department Division Chiefs, have received this year's Courage and Heart Award (PNG). The award from the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative recognizes people whose work exemplifies a dedication to improving the lives of older adults and people with disabil 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 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Introduces Legislation to Address Growing Threats from Artificial Intelligence, Other Emerging Technology * Office of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Threats Would Join Presidential Cabinet Ranks Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) formally introduced the Artificial Intelligence Governance and Emerging Threats Act to address AI threats and increase accountability in light of warnings from AI researcher 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. August 27, 2026 Re: Rebuttal Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232 - Docket No. 260803-0182, XRIN 0694-XC166 Dear Sir/Madam: Branson Ultrasonics Corporation ("Branson") hereby submits the following opposition regarding the Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") considerati more ST

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Business students can apply now for CBA scholarships * Fall deadlines approach for awards supporting business education and student opportunities Scholarships can help Central Michigan University business students pay for their education and take part in opportunities beyond the classroom. Applications are now open for College of Business Administration scholarships, with deadlines approaching this fall. Incoming freshmen must apply by Nov. 30 more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 9 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Buttigieg, Warnock, Slotkin, NV Dems Energize Voters Before In-Person Early Voting Period Kicks Off Next Weekend * Yesterday, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, and Senator Elissa Slotkin joined Attorney General Aaron Ford and the Nevada Democratic ticket in the lead up to early voting. With less than 10 days to go until early in-person early voting begins, the visits from Buttigieg, Warnock, and Slotkin underscore the  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Distinguished inductees in the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Inductees October 09, 2026 Roger D. Carpenter, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CNE (NUR '91) earned his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in 1991, his BSN from Kent State University in 1987 and his PhD from West Virginia University in 2008. He is licensed as a reg 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. Rules: 1. If a line ends with a partial word or punctuation, join it to the next line 2. If a single word is on its own line between two words that form a phrase, join all three 3. If a period is on its own line join it with the previous line. 4. If a line has 1-2 words and the next line starts with a lowercase letter, join them 5. If a line has 1-2 words and ends mid- more ST

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update: * * * Advanced Air Mobility is a Land Use Question for OEMs, Planners, and Community Members October 9, 2026 Author Heidi K. Short There is a familiar story about early boxed cake mixes. Sales improved only after manufacturers required bakers to add a fresh egg. The recipe barely changed, but people were more willing to embrace a product they helped create. That lesson may have relevance as Advanced Air Mobility ("AAM"), or next-generation aircraf 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 2, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Re: Comments on Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 Clean Water Services (District) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Draft Guidance f more ST

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * College of Law launches Health and Life Sciences Law program * Michigan State University's College of Law has established an interdisciplinary program to address one of society's biggest questions: How should law and ethics regulate the impact of technology on health care and the life sciences? The Health and Life Sciences Law program will examine the legal, ethical and policy issues that are emerging at the intersection of health care, government  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

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 Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington DC, 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30; 1301.15 Dear Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Allegan County Resource Development Committee, Inc. dba Community Action of Allegan County (CAAC) submits th more ST

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Connecting Coast Guard service with JMC coursework * Last spring, as part of a course on international security, Colt Gray studied how South Korea staffs, directs and maintains civilian control of its armed forces. Three months later, he was there. Gray -- a James Madison College, or JMC, senior majoring in international relations and a U.S. Coast Guard reservist -- deployed with his unit to Pohang, South Korea, to support a Combined Joint Logisti more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Creating Jobs in Allegheny County: Shapiro-Davis Administration Secures $21.7 Million Investment from CP Industries to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 78 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing over $3.9 million to support the gas pressure vessel manufacturer's growth in McKeesport, the company's home since 1897. Pennsylvania, which competed aggressively against several states for this expansion project, is the only state more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Releases Latest Response from U-M Regarding Los Alamos * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is continuing to demand greater transparency on behalf of her constituents in Ypsilanti Township as it relates to the proposed University of Michigan (U-M) Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) research computing center at the Textile Road site. Congresswoman Dingell sent a follow-up letter to U-M requesting a full public disclosure of t more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Director of the Clarke Historical Library announces retirement * Carrie Marsh, director of the Clarke Historical Library, will retire on November 20, 2026. A graduate of Central Michigan University with a B.A. in English and Art History and an M.A. in Literature, Marsh earned her master's degree in library science at the University of Arizona with an emphasis on special collections. She served in progressive roles at the Claremont Colleges Libra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: A Twister for Senate Republicans, Paxton's Record Label, 'Nuff Sayed, Let Them Eat Road Salt, and Hinsane Savings Advice TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 25 days until the midterms. * TWISTER FOR SENATE REPUBLICANS: With under four weeks until the midterms, "the Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 "PUT SOME DIESEL IN THE TANK" - GOP Senate Candidates Have Been Fundraising For Gas Money [MeidasTouch News] MeidasTouch News: "The economy is so bad Republican candidates for U.S. Senate have been fundraising for gas money from their constituents" GOP Senate Candidates have told financially struggling Americans to "learn how to budget," "earn more," "be patriots," and that they will be "fine" New reporting from Meidas more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 ICYMI: 'Florida resident': How Owning Property in Florida Has Become a Political Liability for GOP Senate Candidates [MS NOW] Kansas voter Kelly Gentry: "[Roger Marshall] wants to say that he spends more time here than he actually does, so that's my concern. How are you in touch with your constituents when you're hundreds of miles away from them?" A new report from MS NOW highlights how GOP Senate candidates' million-do more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 ROUNDUP: Democratic Senate Candidates Dominate the Debate Stage, Put Floundering Republican Opponents "On Trial" as GOP Runs From Toxic Record New York Times: "Moderators asked about high gas prices, Mr. Trump's tariffs, the Iran war and immigration raids -- all topics that forced Republicans to defend unpopular Trump administration policies or explain why they are now skeptical of stances they previously supported" - 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. October 2, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments on EPA's Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids Dear Ms. Richman: East Bay Dischargers A more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * October 09, 2026 ELPC Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize Clean School Bus Program "The popular program benefits student health, reduces carbon pollution, and improves air quality in our communities" Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Environmental Law & Policy Center applauds Representatives Greg Landsman (Ohio), Jahana Hayes (Conn.), and Buddy Carter (GA.), for introducing a bipartisan bill in the House of Representatives more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Family, friends and UTC community honor Chancellor Emeritus Fred Obear * The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus community joined the family of Chancellor Emeritus Fred Obear on Friday, Oct. 9, for a celebration of life reception in the Wolford Family Athletic Center.Obear, who served as UTC chancellor from 1981-97 and interim chancellor from 2004-05, died July 24 at age 91. During his 16 years as chancellor, Obear he more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 193) on Oct. 7, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: NEWS RELEASES GOMEZ SUPPORTS HOLDING LIFELINE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTABLE. by News Release. News Media Contact: Gomez.Press@fcc.gov. OMR OCAG. DOC-425687A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425687A1.docx) DOC-425687A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425687A1.pdf) DOC-425687A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425687A more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Foreign-Trade Zone 16; Approval of Subzone Status; Yazaki North America, Inc.; Petoskey, Michigan On August 13, 2026, the Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board docketed an application submitted by the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, grantee of FTZ 16, requesting subzone status subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 16, on behalf of Yazaki North Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Clean Data Determination for the Berrien, MI and Muskegon, MI Areas for the 2015 Ozone Standards The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is determining under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that the Berrien County and Muskegon County, Michigan nonattainment areas have attained the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This determination, informally known as a clean  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Former U-M professor Anne Carson awarded Nobel Prize in Literature October 8, 2026 Years before Anne Carson became a Nobel laureate, she was a University of Michigan professor, challenging students to see literature and the classics in new ways. Carson received the Nobel Prize in Literature "for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature," according to the N more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * October 8, 2026 Before Regulating AI, Try the Laws We Already Have John Chisholm Existing law addresses AI's harms--and learns from real cases, not hypothetical ones. - Legislators in Washington and dozens of state capitals are racing to legislate away AI's risks, even as Brussels delays parts of its own sweeping AI Act. Yet, AI promises earlier disease detection, faster drug discovery, better fraud detection, and personalized learni more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * October 7, 2026 France's Fiscal Wake-Up Call Jake Scott Paris cannot outsource fiscal discipline to Frankfurt. - Emmanuel Moulin, Governor of the Bank of France, issued a stark warning on Friday, September 25: France must do "everything possible to avoid a sovereign debt crisis" ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. Most importantly, because "it would be misguided to expect the European Central Bank to ride to the rescue." This  more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * October 9, 2026 How Italy Lost the 21st Century Marta Roels A country can remain beautiful, wealthy, and famous while its economy stops moving. - In the Italian comedy Quo Vado?, Checco Zalone plays a 39-year-old who lives with his parents and clings desperately to his permanent government job. Even when transferred to an Arctic research station, he refuses to surrender his posto fisso--permanent government job. The joke works becau 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

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Mantella and Calley in op-ed: Michigan must address AI skills gap with human capability, judgment, agency Oct 9, 2026 A commentary co-authored by President Philomena V. Mantella and Brian Calley, president and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, was published by The Detroit News on Oct. 8, highlighting the critical need to develop human capability, judgment and agency to shape the use of AI. AI is moving faster than preparedness f more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 7 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Initiative to host screening, youth mental health discussion at The Temple Theatre * SAGINAW, Mich. - The Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Initiative at CMU Health will host a free special screening of "My Sister Liv", Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Temple Theatre in Saginaw. The documentary sheds light on the realities of youth mental health, the impact of stigma, and the lasting impac 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. 2626 Walker Ave NW Walker, MI 49544-1306 Phone: (616) 453-4145 / (800) 472-6994 Fax: (616) 279-3200 www.hs4kc.org The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington DC, 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30 Administrative Cap Dea 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. Policy Council collective comment 2026 To the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), We are the 2025-2026 Head Start Policy Council of the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA), writing to express our deep concern regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the Head Start Program Performance Standards. We understand the goal of reducing fed more ST

RADFORD, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of Oct. 5, 2026 * Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, staff, alumni and faculty. First feline blazes trails in Tartan Tails For students missing a beloved pet at home, a cuddle with Finnegan might offer familiar comfort. The 2-year-old medium-haired domestic cat has joined Radfor more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Central Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Honoring faculty members for their excellence in medical education * Faculty members with the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at CMU were recognized for their contributions to medical education on Thursday, October 8, at the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony. Each year, this celebration honors the faculty who generously share their expertise and skills to provide essential pre-clinical education and training to our learners. The college's  more PR

HOLLAND, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Hope College posted the following news: * * * Hope Hosts 2026 Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture on Oct. 19 * The Rev. Alexander Swain '16 - an Episcopal priest serving as vicar of St. Andrews and curate for Intergenerational Ministries at St. Philip's in the Hills in Tucson, Ariz. -- will be the guest lecturer for Hope College's annual Affirming LGBTQ+ Students Lecture event. He'll present "In Christ, a New Creation: The Significance of Inclusive Orthodoxy in the Church Today" on Monday, Oct. 19, at 3:30 p.m., i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI in HousingWire | HUD Action Ensures FHA Loans are for Americans Only Following HUD Action, Homeownership Loans for Illegals and Non-Residents Drop October 9, 2026 WASHINGTON - New data reveals Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans for non-permanent residents and illegals fell from 6% to nearly zero after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revoked their eligibility in May 2025. "President Trump p 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. Director's Office - Suite 6100 | Wastewater Division - Suite 6200 | Water and Land Division - Suite 6300 Solid Waste Division - Suite 6400 | Parks Division - Suite 6500 201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104 | www.kingcounty.gov/dept/dnrp September 22, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental Protect more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Delivers Keynote Address on Autonomous Vehicles, SELF DRIVE Act * Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) was the keynote speaker at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce's Future Forum at the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio where he spoke on the importance of autonomous vehicles, the need for federal standards on AVs, and Ohio's leadership in the future of transportation. Congressman Latta released the following statement after the event: " 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. October 5, 2026 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Office of Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid in Biosolids The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority ("MWRA")  more ST

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 In Desperate Political Stunt, John James Tries to Deflect from Support for Tariffs James waits until Congress is out of session to introduce bill on tariffs that has no chance of passing - LANSING -- Yesterday, in a desperate political stunt less than four weeks before the election, two-time statewide loser John James introduced legislation that has no chance of passing in the Republican-controlled Congress in an attempt to more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 Mike Rogers Melts Down Over Question About Why He Dismissed Rising Costs "Do you need to provide an explanation about why you were wrong on tariffs, why you were wrong on what was going to happen with prices?" - LANSING -- After being exposed as a corrupt multimillionaire on the debate stage last night, Mike Rogers melted down after a reporter asked about his past comments dismissing Michiganders' concerns about rising pri more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 The Questions Mike Rogers Still Needs To Answer LANSING -- Following a series of desperate, eleventh-hour campaign pivots, Mike Rogers heads to Grand Rapids tonight for the first general election debate of his second U.S. Senate campaign -- leaving Michiganders still wondering where he actually stands on key issues. Ahead of tonight's debate, the Michigan Democratic Party prepared a list of questions Rogers still needs to ans more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 REPORT: Mike Rogers Abandoning Michigan For Florida Continues To Be A "Political Liability" MS NOW: "In Michigan, Rogers continues to face lingering questions about whether he is in fact a 'Florida man.'" - LANSING -- New reporting from MS NOW reveals corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' Florida residency is "cutting through to voters" and continues to be a "political liability" for his second Senate campaign, with a 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. 2626 Walker Ave NW Walker, MI 49544-1306 Phone: (616) 453-4145 / (800) 472-6994 Fax: (616) 279-3200 www.hs4kc.org The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington DC, 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30 Dear Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Head S 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 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington DC, 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN: 0970-AD30) Dear Secretary Kennedy, The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) writes in opposition to the harmful new interpretation the  more ST

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Extension helping Michiganders as spotted lanternfly spreads in state * Spotted lanternfly has reached a new part of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, or MDARD, recently confirmed a population of the invasive insect near Niles in Berrien County, marking the first confirmed population in southwest Michigan. The population was identified through monitoring conducted by the Southwest x Southwest Corner Cooper more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Homecoming parade steps off Friday * Michigan State University's 105th Homecoming parade will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, bringing students, employees, alumni and community members together in East Lansing. The parade will feature the Spartan Marching Band, local high school bands, MSU groups, community organizations, university leaders and Sparty. More than 100 entries and thousands of spectators participate in the annual Homecoming tradit more PR

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

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. New St. Paul Head Start Agency, Inc. Birth to Five Grantee 15362 Southfield Drive - Detroit, Michigan 48223 OFFICE : 313-835-4400 - FAX : 313-835-4422 Cheryl McFall Stephanie Robinson Executive Director Chairperson Board of Directors FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES October 5, 2026 Re: Response to the Proposed Rules (NPRM) To w more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Christina Hines' Soft-on-Crime Record October 8, 2026 Soft on crime liberal Christina Hines' "record as a prosecutor is facing renewed scrutiny over her handling of sexual assault cases, including offering a plea agreement to a man accused of sexually assaulting nine women and dropping charges against another man accused of sexual assault, domestic violence, and threatening to kill his alleged victim." "Soft on crime liberal Christina Hi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, executive director of the New York University Law Birbaum Women's Leadership Center, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Half the Country, Zero Hearings: Meeting the Moment to End the Menopause Care Gap in America": * * * Thank you Chair Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee for convening this historic hearing. My name is Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and I am an attorney, advocate, and author whose primary  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. Page | 1 10/1/26 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue S.W. Washington, DC 20201 RE: Comment on Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs RIN 0970-AD30 | Docket ID ACF-2026-0595 91 Federal Register 51248 (August 7, 2026) Dear Secretary Ken more ST

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Northern Michigan University posted the following news: * * * Olson Library to Host City Clerk Satellite Office Ahead of Election * Northern Michigan University's Lydia M. Olson Library will host a temporary City of Marquette clerk satellite office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26-29, providing an on-campus option to register to vote, update registration, request an absentee ballot, return a completed absentee ballot and ask election-related questions ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election. The station will be lo 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. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Rachel Carson State Office Building | P.O. Box 2063 | Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063 | 717.787.2814 | www.dep.pa.gov October 5, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Office of Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 Dear Administrator Zeldin more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 5, 2026 Peters & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Require Transparency Around Federal Government's Use of AI WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase transparency around the federal government's u more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSida) -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * 10.09.2026 Peters, Schiff, Bilirakis, Pallone Lead Colleagues in Urging State Department to Help End Azerbaijan's Military Presence in Armenia and Secure the Release of Armenian Prisoners Illegally Held by Azerbaijan WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), along with U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06), led more than 100 of their colleagues in sending a bipartisan, bic more PR

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 10 -- Philips, a health technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Philips Oral Healthcare establishes Global Clinical Advisory Board to help shape the future of oral care through scientific and clinical insight The new board brings together 12 dental experts from around the world to provide clinical, scientific and strategic guidance for Philips Oral Healthcare Oct 08, 2026 * Philips Sonicare has established a new Global Clinical Advisory Board of 12 international oral healthcare experts. *  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Cook Political Report Shifts MI-04 to Toss-Up * Non-partisan race rater Cook Political Report just shifted their prediction for Michigan's 4th Congressional District to "Toss Up" as Sean McCann continues to build momentum. In part, Cook writes: The ratings change comes on the heels of Inside Elections also shifting their prediction for MI-04 in Democrats' direction. The more that Michiganders learn about Huizenga' more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 10 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Arkansas' proposed economic development amendment is fatally flawed Policymakers in Arkansas and across the country must understand that states and cities cannot subsidize their way to prosperity. John C. Mozena October 9, 2026 Voters in Arkansas are being asked to approve a constitutional amendment that would authorize powerful and unaccountable economic development districts and vaguely defined corporate subsidy programs, opening the door to long- more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 8, 2026 Secretary Markwayne Mullin U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, D.C. 20528 - Acting Director David Venturella U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 12th St. SW Washington, D.C. 20536 - Dear Secre 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

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 Office of Head Start Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30 To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting these comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published by the Administration for Children and Familie 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. Comments on Proposed Rule: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Docket Number ACF-2026-0595 / RIN 0970-AD30 October 3, 2026 Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 SchoolHouse Connection is a more ST

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

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on Univision's iDespierta America! October 8, 2026 Fabiola Galindo: Ya son nueve meses desde que llego a la alcaldia y llego con el voto latino prometiendo mas asequibilidad, una ciudad mas barata. Pero muchos todavia no ven eso. Cuales son los ejemplos claros en donde los latinos pueden decir, hoy mi vida es mas barata? Translation: It's been nine months since you took office, winning the Latino vote by promising great more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Challenge to Michigan's Hen Enclosure Law Dismissed * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the services of Special Assi more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Youth voices shape researcher's approach to suicide prevention in juvenile detention * The Zero Suicide Study team is building a manual to support juvenile detention centers in implementing the model. For young people in juvenile detention, suicide prevention extends beyond identifying who is at risk. It requires understanding their experiences, listening to what they need, and building systems that support them long after they leave a facility. R more PR