DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser, FTC and states sue to stop playground equipment monopoly * Oct. 19, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined with the Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between PlayPower and Burke, two of the largest manufacturers of outdoor playground equipment. The proposed transaction between the two private equity back more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 19 [Category: BizInsurance] -- American Family Insurance posted the following news release: * * * Fall driving safety: Tips for deer and animal crash prevention * As deer activity increases during the fall months, American Family Insurance encourages drivers to stay alert and prepare for seasonal driving hazards to reduce their risk of animal-related crashes and stay safe behind the wheel. Based on claims from American Family Insurance customers, November is the peak month for deer-related claims, followed by Octob more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Sues to Block PlayPower's Acquisition of Rival Playground Manufacturer Burke * Today, the Federal Trade Commission sued to block Platinum Equity and its portfolio company PlayPower's acquisition of BCI Burke, alleging the deal to combine two of the largest commercial outdoor playground equipment makers will drive up prices and decrease innovation and quality for equipment bought by schools, churches, parks and recreation departments and other or more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * GOLDEN AGE OF RAIL: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests Over $2.3 Billion into Rail Infrastructure and Safety Across America * The Department will support 105 projects in 45 states and improve over 2,000 miles of track WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $2.3 billion into freight and passenger rail projects in  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 19 [Category: Financial Services] -- The World Council of Credit Unions posted the following news release: * * * GWLN's Executive Readiness Summit Goes Global for the First Time * 55 credit union leaders from seven countries gather in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 19 October 2026 PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic--The Global Women's Leadership Network (GWLN), a program of the Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), took its Executive Readiness Summit (ERS) international for the first time on October 13-15, 20 more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- Western Illinois University posted the following news release: * * * Hancks Named Vice President/President-Elect of IACRL * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL. -- Western Illinois University Interim Director of Quad Cities Academic Initiatives Jeffrey Hancks has been elected vice president/president-elect of the Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL). Hancks brings 23 years of experience as a higher education faculty member to the role, with a career at WIU that has included leadership positions both ins more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, to Champaign County clerk and recorder Aaron Ammons: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 9, 2026 Aaron Ammons Champaign County Clerk & Recorder 102 E Main St. Urbana, IL 61801 Dear Mr. Ammons, The Committee on House Administration (Committee) has broad oversight of federal elections.1 Rigorous oversight of federal election administration is critical to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00254-277) entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin." Here are excerpts: * * * This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. This evaluation focused on f more PR