JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 17 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Court to Protect Children Online in Character.AI Bankruptcy Filing (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Mississippi is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. -- the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The filing puts potential purchasers of Character.AI's te more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * As Admitted Party in Liberty Utilities Rate Case, Goodlander Demands Answers on Service Refusals * Concord, N.H. -- Continuing her fight to hold Liberty Utilities accountable after its refusal to provide new or expanded natural gas service for customers in the Lakes Region, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) today served discovery questions in the company's rate case before the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission. The question more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * As New Hampshire Home Prices Hit a Record $575,000, Goodlander Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Cut the Delays Driving Up the Cost of Building a Home * 85% of Granite State households cannot afford the median home. Goodlander's bipartisan Build More Homes Act, co-led with Republican Congressman Jefferson Shreve, would put pre-approved home designs that save builders time and money under the microscope, so more communities can use what works more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * At New Hampshire Women's Foundation Luncheon in Manchester, Shaheen Honored for Decades of Service with Establishment of "Shaheen Girls Leadership Award" * (Washington, DC) - Today, the New Hampshire Women's Foundation honored U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) with the establishment of the "Shaheen Girls Leadership Award," which was announced at the New Hampshire Women's Foundation 22nd Annual Women Building Community Luncheon. The new lea more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Notice of States' Interest and Reservation of Rights - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that New Jersey is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: Attorney General Jackley Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI bankruptcy Oct. 15, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bi-partisan group of Attorneys General in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing Emphasizes Protections for Virginia Consumers After Engaging in a Yearslong Investigation - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 IN THE STATES: Ahead of Election Day, Republicans are Desperately Abandoning Trump As Their Midterm Prospects Crumble As Donald Trump bounces across ruby-red areas in an attempt to boost support for failing candidates -- even asking voters to pretend he is on the ballot -- his own supporters are catching a serious case of buyer's remorse. On the campaign trail, Trump promised to lower costs, but all he's done is double down on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 16, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Prairie Problems, Paxton's Never-Ending Tour, This Could've Been a Debate, and Yes Woman Hinson 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 18 days until the midterms. PRAIRIE PROBLEMS: GOP Sen. Roger Marshall is closing out an abysmal week that put his corruption under the m more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Electronic Common Technical Document; Data Standards; Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Supporting Electronic Common Technical Document Version 3.2.2 and Version 4.0 The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research are announcing the date FDA  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD); Data Standards; Supporting Forward Compatibility for eCTD 4.0 The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research are announcing support for Forward Compatibility for Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) Version 4.0-based electronic submissions. DA more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 17 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Final Report Regarding the August 12, 2025, Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Keene, New Hampshire Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces the completion of the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that occurred on August 12, 2025, in Keene, New Hampshire, which resulted in the death of 57-year-old David Ward. The final investigation report concludes that, based on the t more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: * * * FRANKLIN IN THE NEWS: After 20 years at Franklin University, President Decker is still making things possible * Contact: Sherry Mercurio Executive Director, SAME Operations & Engagement (614) 947-6581 Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu Columbus, OH (October 16, 2026) (The following article by Sheridan Hendrix was featured in the Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 16, 2026) https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/education/2026/10/16/franklin-university-presid more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 NEW REPORT: Canada Tariffs Are "A Problem For The Man Democrats Call 'Price Hike Mike' LANSING -- According to new reporting from The Boston Globe, Mike Rogers now finds himself in "a difficult position" as he's taken "a more Trump-friendly view of the Canada trade war" and argued "Trump's tariffs have overall been a positive for the nation," even as they spike costs and kill Michigan manufacturing jobs. According to the more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 17 (TNSida) -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Governor Ayotte Calls on X to Suspend Account Calling for Political Violence CONCORD, NH - Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte condemned threats of violence made by the disaffiliated "Libertarian Party of New Hampshire" on social media platform X and called for the account's suspension: "Violent rhetoric is completely unacceptable and has no place in our civil discourse. These posts plainly violate X's own rule more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 Governor Announces Medicare Advantage Coverage Availability in Coos and Carroll Counties for 2027 CONCORD, NH - Today, Governor Ayotte announced that New Hampshire Medicare beneficiaries in Coos and Carroll Counties will have Medicare Advantage plan availability for 2027 following collaboration between the Governor and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Coos and Carroll County Medicare Advantage-e more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Oct 16, 2026 NAU in the news: October 2026 This month, NAU researchers made headlines for their work in Arctic permafrost, a host of space research, including alien life, and mapping clean water on the Navajo Nation. To read more about high-impact research happening at the university, read The NAU Review's coverage (https://in.nau.edu/news/). * Ted Schuur, a Regents' professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and the Center for Ecosystem Sci more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 NEW DATA: Americans Forced to Spend $100 Billion More on Gas in Total During Trump's Iran War; Families on Average Have Each Had to Spend an Additional $4,700+ on Everyday Essentials Under President Trump Updated State and Congressional District Fact Sheets on Rising Costs Under Trump - WASHINGTON - American families have had to spend an additional $4,700+ on goods and servic more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * New Faculty Q&A: Kelsey Adams on Mosquito Biology and Global Health * New faculty member Kelsey Adams joins MSU Entomology to advance malaria research and mentor future scientists. Q: Can you share a little about your professional background? A: I performed my Ph.D. and my postdoctoral work at Harvard University with Prof. Flaminia Catteruccia, who is a pioneer of mosquito transgenesis technology, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Joins Bipartisan Letter Raising Concerns About Meta's Use of Research Tax Credit for Data Centers * Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined a bipartisan letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing concerns about reports that Meta is seeking to use the federal research tax credit for its data center buildout. The bipartisan letter emphasized that any claims by Meta for the federal tax credit must meet the clearly defined requi more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Ron Hartman Honored with ITS Leadership Award * VHB's Ron Hartman, Senior Project Manager of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and the Transportation Technology Group, was awarded the Joseph M. Sussman Leadership Award by the New England Intelligent Transportation Society (NEITS) last week. NEITS presents  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Shreve Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape, Build More Homes * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) introduced the bipartisan Build More Homes Act today with Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), legislation to help communities reduce permitting delays, lower construction costs, and bring more homes to market. The bill focuses on pattern books -- collections of home designs approved in advance by local governments. Thes more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 16, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, communities across the country are raising the alarm about data centers. The Trump administration is continuing its attacks on offshore wind, and we're looking out for who's putting people over polluters in the upcoming ele more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces More Than $11 Million to Strengthen Rural EMS and Expand Mobile Healthcare Across New Hampshire * This federal investment will create and expand mobile health programs, connect EMS agencies with rural hospitals, and bring more care directly to patients across New Hampshire Today, the Trump Administration announced more than $11 million in Rural He more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Diabetes Advocates and Leaders Highlight Urgent Need for Congress to Pass Shaheen's Bipartisan INSULIN Act to Lower Health Care Costs for Millions of Americans * (Washington, DC) - As U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's (D-NH) legislation to cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 continues to enjoy robust bipartisan support in the House of Representatives and the Senate, a broad coalition of diabetes advocates and lea more PR