WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT's Weingarten, Teachers Unify's Clements and OSEA's Wofford respond to Bend, Ore., shooting * WASHINGTON--AFT President Randi Weingarten, Oregon School Employees Association President Sarah Wofford and Abbey Clements, executive director of Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence and a survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, issued the following statement after three children and one teacher were kil more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 After Helping Fuel The Opioid Crisis, "Mike Rogers' Inability To Come Clean About His Role" Looms Over His Campaign "[Rogers'] refusal to reckon with the consequences of his actions raises a troubling question: whether he was willing to sacrifice his constituents' well-being for pharmaceutical money" - LANSING -- Mike Rogers is getting slammed over his "inability to come clean about his role" in "shaping the policy environ more PR

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

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 17 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware has joined 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 court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown and Coalition Urge Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II 10/15/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general today in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce the transparency Congr more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Letter Supporting Internet for Schools and Libraries as FCC Considers Cuts 10/16/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advocating that it maintains the E-Rate program, which was approved by Congress in 1996 and provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost o 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

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: Attorney General Mayes Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II October 15, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Kris Mayes today led a coalition of attorneys general today in sending a letter to Congressional leadership urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce the transparency  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel and Coalition of Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to congressional leadership (PDF) urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce the transparen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from USPS About Mail Delivery Problems on Oregon Coast * WASHINGTON, DC [10/16/26] - Representative Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley demanded answers from the United States Postal Service (USPS) about significant ongoing mail delivery issues in Astoria and surrounding areas. The lawmakers noted that the city government, county government, and several downtown busines more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * Brady Responds to Shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon While details continue to emerge, sources indicate that children are among the injured - Washington, D.C., October 15, 2026 -- Today, the Bend Police Department confirmed an active shooter incident at Silver Rail Elementary School. At least two people have been transported to the hospital, and children are reported to be among those injured in the shooting. Po more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, Oct. 16 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA HAILS ACTIONS OF ARMED CITIZEN WHO STOPPED OREGON SCHOOL SHOOTER * BELLEVUE, WA - With confirmation by police in Bend, Oregon that the suspect in Thursday's deadly school shooting was stopped by an armed private citizen, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is hailing that person's actions, which obviously saved lives. "Once again," said CCRKBA Chairman Alan  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Blue New York committed to the Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Minnesota can too Written by Josiah Padley | October 15, 2026 In May, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her intent for the Empire State to opt into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) program, provided that there were no "poison pills" in the eventual rules. Those proposed r more PR

EUGENE, Oregon, Oct. 17 -- The Civil Liberties Defense Center issued the following news release: * * * From the FACE Act to Illegal Surveillance: The Federal Prosecution of the Righteous 39 and the MN 15 October 15, 2026 by Lauren Regan, founder and Director of Litigation & Advocacy at CLDC For almost 25 years the Civil Liberties Defense Center has been a small, finely honed powerhouse of movement lawyers defending the very frontline of environmental and social justice activists. Though small in size, we focus our work on providing full co more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Earhart expedition update: Weather prevents shore work for third straight day; crew to extend trip * NIKUMARORO, Kiribati -- The Taraia Object expedition team remains in a holding pattern as severe weather prevented the team from conducting exploratory shore work for the third straight day in the search for what could be Amelia Earhart's missing Lockheed Electra 10-E. Identification of the Taraia Object will not be known until the expedition team more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 16 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Florie's by Mauro Colagreco Presents an Intimate Wine Dinner Series at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach * Florie's by Mauro Colagreco invites guests to embark on a season-long journey through some of the world's most celebrated wine regions and estates with an intimate Wine Dinner Series at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. From the distinctive wines of the South of France with acclaimed winemaker Gerard Bertrand, to an ev more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Blue State Taxpayers Are Funding Red State Scholarships -- And Their Governors Don't Care Will Mitola | October 12, 2026 Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Club for Growth President David McIntosh published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner calling out Democratic governors who have refused to opt into President Trump's federal school freedom program. The program establishes a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit up to $ 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen Joins PNW Members Expressing Concerns with Potential ICE Purchase of Tacoma ICE Facility * On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined colleagues from the Washington and Oregon congressional delegations in demanding answers and transparency into ongoing efforts by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to purchase existing immigration detention centers currently owned and oper more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 17 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II October 16, 2026 Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, along with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, is leading a coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to congressional leadership this week urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Designates New American World War II Heritage Cities October 16, 2026 WASHINGTON -- The National Park Service today announced the designation of 10 jurisdictions as 2026 American World War II Heritage Cities. The congressionally authorized program recognizes communities whose extraordinary contributions to the nation's World War II home front helped secure Allied victory and whose commitment to pres more PR

GRANTS PASS, Oregon, Oct. 15 -- Rogue Community College posted the following news: * * * News Round-up: Oct. 12 - 18 * Election 2026: Republican Brad Hicks seeks state Senate District 3 seat: Rogue Valley Times, Oct. 13, 2026 SWOCC uses big 2nd half to get win over RCC: Grants Pass Daily Courier, Oct. 14, 2026 Josephine Extension moving to RCC building: Grants Pass Daily Courier, Oct. 14, 2026 Election 2026: Incumbent Marsh up against Krigsvold for Oregon House District 5 seat: Rogue Valley Times, Oct. 15, 2026 ELECTION 2026: Your guide more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Party of Oregon issued the following news: * * * Oregon Democrats Issue Statement in Response to Silver Rail Elementary Shooting Oct 15, 2026 Portland, OR - Today, Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Nathan Soltz issued a statement in response to the shooting in Bend in which three children and one adult were killed, and one adult and one child were injured. "In moments like this, there are no words that can adequately capture the scope of the loss that this community feels. This is a time for grieving more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Emily Randall, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Randall, Jayapal Lead PNW Members in Demanding Answers on NWDC Contract * SEATTLE, W.A. -- U.S. Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led Members from Washington and Oregon in demanding answers and transparency into ongoing efforts by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to purchase existing immigration detention centers currently owned and operated by private prison more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Statement on Deadly Mass-Shooting at Oregon Elementary School * PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, after police responded to an active shooter at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon where several children and a teacher were reportedly killed by a 16-year old gunman, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: "We are heartbroken for the Silver Rail Elementary School community and the people of Oregon. Tonight, another commu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * REP. HOYLE JOINS REP. ZINKE AND REP SCHRIER TO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN NORTHWEST WETLANDS VIP ACT * Eugene, OR - This week, during National Wildlife Refuge Week, Representative Val Hoyle, Rep. Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08) joined conservation partners in the Pacific Northwest to introduce the bipartisan Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program (VIP) Act. "Conservation is a team effort, and everyone needs to play their part," said more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Salinas, Wyden Lead 51 Lawmakers in Demanding Trump Administration Stop Fast-Tracking Deportations of Unaccompanied Children * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) led 51 Members of Congress in a bicameral letter against the Trump Administration's efforts to accelerate the removal of unaccompanied children while dismantling their due process protections. The letter -- addressed to the U.S. D more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Textile Circular Economy: Policy Options for the U.S. * People use and throw away textiles, like clothes, more than ever before. Increases in textile waste raise concerns globally about consumption and environmental effects. Some U.S. states and other countries are implementing policies to develop a textile circular economy where reuse, repair, and recycling keep textiles in use longer. This could create new jobs but currently doesn't h more PR

EUGENE, Oregon, Oct. 17 -- The Western Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * 17 groups sue to require Montana PSC to consider climate in utility decision making Oct 15, 2026 Today, 17 organizations--including healthcare providers, youth organizations, and clean energy and climate advocates--filed a lawsuit against the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) for rejecting a 2024 petition demanding that it recognize its constitutional duty to consider climate change in the regulation of Montana gas and electric uti more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 16 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Young voters fear mass shootings like the one in Oregon, but that fear divides them on gun control * A gunman shot and killed three children and a teacher at a school in Bend, Oregon, on Oct. 15, 2026, the 52nd school shooting this year, according to CNN. The children's ages were 5, 8 and 11; a 7-year-old and another teacher were taken to the hospital with critical injuries. The 16-year-old shooting suspect was shot and killed by a bysta more PR