WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * "Independents are going to play a very significant role." * Winston & Miller Assess the Political Landscape for Republicans Heading into the Midterms WASHINGTON, DC - With less than four weeks to go before the 2026 midterm elections, veteran GOP pollsters David Winston and Myra Miller of The Winston Group told a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society on Wednesday that the party's prospects of holding its House and Senate majorities will tu more PR

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

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Art exhibit, programming on Japanese American experiences in WWII engage UW-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley * The McIntyre Library breezeway at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is not designed to be an art gallery. This month, however, a collection of impactful pieces and programming is filling the second-floor space with engaged Blugolds and community members. "The Small and the Mighty: Chippewa Valley" exhibit, which open 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

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

MONONA, Wisconsin, Oct. 10 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * What Wisconsinites Should Know About MAGA District Attorney Eric Toney Ahead of Sunday's Debate Toney is a Republican with a long history of aligning himself with fringe far-right policy positions October 9, 2026 MADISON, Wis. - On Sunday, October 11 Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney is set to participate in a televised debate as part of his run for the statewide o more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * Brewers advance, menu expands: New NLCS food offerings arrive at American Family Field * MILWAUKEE - As the Brewers keep October baseball rolling into the 2026 National League Championship Series (NLCS), foodservice partners Delaware North and Black Shoe Hospitality are keeping the momentum going at American Family Field with two new specialty menu items created exclusively for the NLCS, alongside a lineup of fan-favorite postseason of more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Congressman Tom Tiffany "Hopes" to Push Tax Scheme That Would Create "Highest Sales Tax in U.S." Oct 09, 2026 New reporting from WKOW and The Milwaukee Courier reveals that behind closed doors, Congressman Tom Tiffany is pushing an extreme tax plan that "would likely result in the highest sales tax in the country, according to a conservative think tank." WKOW reports that in order to pay for Tiffany's tax giveaway that would overwhelmingly benefit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: DR Power Equipment Pilot and Premier Trimmer Mowers Hazard: Grass and debris can accumulate in the trimmer mowers and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: October 08, 2026 Units: About 42,860 (In addition, about 340 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: DR Power Equipment toll-free at 800-854-3194 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 BREAKING: Measles Cases Surpass 4,000 Under Trump and RFK Jr. Today, under Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s watch, the U.S. has reported 4,080 cases of measles -- just over one month after surpassing 3,000 cases. Trump and RFK Jr. have now presided over more measles cases since taking office than the previous 30 years combined. This week, Pennsylvania reported that the state's outbre more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 6 -- The European Commission issued the following news: * * * Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics 6 October 2026 Francis Halzen, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison was today awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. By detecting elusive particles, called neutrinos, scientists can investigate distant cosmic events and gain insights into some of the most powerful phenom more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 10 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Secularist' Hayley Williams names Christian nationalism 'greatest threat' to democracy October 9, 2026 Singer and songwriter Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams is FFRF Action Fund's "Secularist of the Week" for cautioning against the threat of Christian nationalism. During  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 10 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Theocrat' Idaho AG creates dark-money loophole for churches October 9, 2026 The FFRF Action Fund names the Idaho attorney general its "Theocrat of the Week" for creating a dark-money loophole allowing churches to spend general funds on political campaigns while shielding the i more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 FFRF and AHA file appellate brief against Ark. 10 Commandments monument Two secular groups have filed an appellate court brief asking for a district court ruling against an Arkansas Capitol Ten Commandments monument to be affirmed. The Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 1231 in 2015 (the "Display Act") mandating that the state place a monument "commemorating the Ten Commandments" on the Capitol grounds, using a spec more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 FFRF awards $19,450 to 2026 high school essay winners The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of $19,450 to students in its 2026 William Schulz High School Essay Contest. College-bound high school seniors were asked to write a personal persuasive essay based on this prompt: "My favorite freethought/humanist hero/ine. Write a personal essay about your favorite freethinker or humanist and  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

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 10 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 FFRF urges Iowa city to end divisive prayer after satanic controversy The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on an Iowa city council to end its practice of opening meetings with religion after its mayor allowed a pastor to counter a satanic invocation. As FFRF points out, the controversy shows why governmental prayer is inappropriate. In a letter sent Friday to Ottumwa Mayor Benjamin Foote and the City Counc more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 9 -- The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business posted the following news: * * * From the Dean's Desk: Using Data Center Investment to Build a Skilled Community * When a community welcomes a major data center, it is making room for an industry that will help shape our future. It seems reasonable to ask how that investment might also expand the opportunities available to the people who call the region home. Alongside land and access to electricity and water, could the community negotiate a technical office be s more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 10 -- Royal Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Royal Credit Union Earns Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions Award for Team Hebert Curling Campaign 10/9/2026 EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Royal Credit Union (Royal) received a Bronze Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Award for its social short-form video campaign created in partnership with Team Hebert Curling. The award was presented during the 2026 Marketing Association of Credit Unions  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 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Baldwin Calls Out Trump Admin for Canceling $1.5 Million in Funding for Appleton Airport * WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is calling out the Trump Administration for canceling $1.5 million in federal funding for the Appleton International Airport that would have helped the airport cut energy costs and improve resiliency. "The Appleton International Airport plays a critical role for the Fox Valley economy - bringing vi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Pocan, Bacon Introduce Resolution Recognizing National PrEP Day * U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Don Bacon (NE-02) today introduced a resolution recognizing October 10, 2026, as National PrEP Day and highlighting the importance of access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a critical tool for preventing HIV. "PrEP is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent HIV, yet too many people who could benefit from it continue to face more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Protect Our Care posted the following news: * * * Premium Disaster Watch: Premiums Keep Climbing as Trump's $500 Checks Fall Flat October 9, 2026 With the midterms fast approaching, Donald Trump's $500 health care "refund" checks are hitting mailboxes, a shameless attempt to cover up the devastation left in the wake of the $1 trillion he gutted from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Meanwhile, working families across the country are struggling to keep their heads above water as health insurance premiums cont more PR

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

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

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * October 8, 2026 Secular groups urge Okla. board to reject religious public charter school application Prominent secular groups in a letter sent today are once again urging the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board to reject the nation's first proposed religious public charter school. The letter was written soon after the school admitted that it will not come close to meeting the student enrollment numbers predicted in its charter  more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * Shannon "Shane" Bierma named 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award recipient * No matter what she is doing, assistant professor of clinical psychology and researcher, Shannon "Shane" Bierma '11, of New Orleans, Louisiana, has built her life with a deep concern for others. For her professional success and devotion to service, Bierma is being honored with the 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Bierma earned her undergraduate degree in p 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the Same October 9, 2026 The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vertical power delivery systems, components thereof, and computing systems containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of inve more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * UWO women's volleyball builds stronger community, celebrates team at fourth annual event * A Community Night event that attracted hundreds of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh students, families, supporters and community members, concluded with the defending national champion women's volleyball team downing UW-La Crosse in four sets at Kolf Sports Center. See event photos here. Lisa Race of Oshkosh, a 2004 alumna, heard about the Commun more PR