ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WI: Tonight's Debate Makes Clear, Wisconsin Deserves True Leadership with Tom Tiffany * MADISON, WI -- Following tonight's gubernatorial debate, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) pointed to the clear differences between Tom Tiffany and David Crowley on affordability, taxes and accountability as Wisconsin voters consider who should lead the state for the next four years. Crowley entered the debate with a r more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Court to Protect Kids' Data in A.I. Company Bankruptcy * Says users should have the right to delete their data before any sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 20, 2026 RALEIGH - Character.AI is an artificial intelligence chatbot powered by "characters" designed to mimic human conversation and relationships. Some of these bots presented themselves as psychologists, therapists,  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 21 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights Proposed Combo of Playground Manufacturers; Warns Merger Could Mean Fewer Playgrounds and Increased Costs * RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking a federal court to stop a playground manufacturer from acquiring its rival. The proposed merger would drive up prices and make it harder for towns and schools to afford to build playgrounds for children. "Playgrounds give our k more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, Oct. 22 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * Undebatable: What Wisconsinites Should Know About Congressman Tom Tiffany Ahead of Gubernatorial Debate October 21, 2026 Ahead of tonight's debate, here are 3 undebatable facts Wisconsinites should know about Congressman Tiffany's record - MADISON, Wis. - Tonight, Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany is set to participate in a primetime televised debate as part of his run for gov more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * Beyond the visible with UW-Oshkosh alumnus Josh Cavender * University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh alumnus Josh Cavender '24, a reporter with WLUK-TV, credits his professors and the top-tier radio TV film program for helping him excel in the news industry. Note: UW-Oshkosh graduate student Harshita Kaur reflects on her conversation with Josh Cavender, a professional journalist who graduated in 2024 with with a bachelor's degree in radio TV fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Oct. 20, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in September in 5 states and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 7 states had increases, and 23 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both ove more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown, Democratic Governors Association Launch $3 Million Campaign to Elect Gun Safety Governors in Key Battleground States * WASHINGTON -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Victory Fund, and the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) announced a $3 million effort to elect gun-sense governors in Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, and Wisconsin. The campaign includes digital ads targeting persuasion and turnout voters,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-194): * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment from interested parties on an application filed by Lumen Technologies, Inc. (Lumen) and Connect Holding II LLC d/b/a Brightspeed (Brightspeed) (together, Applicants), pursuant to section 214(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 63.04 of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Gail's Law and the Importance of Expanded Screenings for Breast Cancer * October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and proactive care. Breast cancer affects approximately 1 in 8 women in the U.S. during their lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Detecting breast cancer early pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by Michael E. Hartmann, senior fellow and director of the Center for Strategic Giving at the Capital Research Center: * * * If the "nonprofit-sector" tree falls in the forest ... Oct 21, 2026 And no one is around to hear it, ... - "When asked broadly about their use of nonprofit services," according to a survey of 1,790 people by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy for its  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary by co-editor Daniel P. Schmidt: * * * Revisiting the Bradley Foundation's role in helping build the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium Oct 19, 2026 Decisive and agile, with a strong sense of place. As the small-market Milwaukee Brewers get ready to play in the World Series--the World Series!--for the first time since 1982, we remember, and again try to learn from, a good philanthropic role played decades  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth lauds new American Golden Age during Arsenal of Freedom tour stop * During the second of two stops on his Arsenal of Freedom tour Oct. 20, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised the progress the U.S. and its defense industrial base have made over the past two years under President Donald J. Trump's administration. He spoke to the media after visiting Riverside Machine and Engineering in Eau Claire, W more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Interim Meeting education sessions * The education sessions for the 2026 lnterim Meeting will take place Nov. 5, 6 and 8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida. Education sessions are live activities.. Join your colleagues in person for programming on the topics that matter most to you. Information on the sessions will be posted as it becomes available. All education session times are Easte more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news: * * * September Unemployment Fell in 17 States plus DC, Remained Unchanged in 24, Increased in 9 October 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its monthly State Employment Update, outlining the employment situation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In September, among the 50 states and the District of Columbia unemployment fell in 18, rose in 9, and remained unchanged in  more PR

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, posted the following news release: * * * Kohl's Brings Holiday Magic to Life for Customers with Top Gifts, Incredible Savings, and New Ways to Shop * * Customers can easily discover the season's must-have brands and products, curated to make gift-finding effortless for everyone on their list * Shoppers will step into The North Kohl's through an engaging new campaign that brings whimsy and ease to the shopping experience * Exp more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Platteville campus posted the following news: * * * Pioneers welcome Hinderman as new corporate relations coordinator * The UW-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association announced Wednesday that Megan Hinderman has joined the team as the new corporate relations coordinator. Hinderman has worked in higher education for 15 years, focusing on marketing and content development. Most recently, she was the director of Marketing and Communication at Clarke University, where she con more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- Madison Area Technical College posted the following news: * * * Profiles from the Pack: Peggy Nolden * Madison College has been a constant in Peggy Nolden's life for more than two decades. As a student, alumna and longtime employee, she has experienced the college from every angle, which gives her a unique ability to connect students to the resources and community that helped shape her own journey. From organizing the Celebrate a Nurse 5K to cheering graduates at nurse pinning ceremonies, guiding students to s more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo to host forum on emergency medical services * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a community breakfast on emergency medical services. The forum is invite only and takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., in the Barnyard Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The community br more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Speaks to the Press During an Arsenal of Freedom Tour Stop in Eau Claire, Wisconsin * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Good, good, thanks for coming along. Thanks for being here for our Arsenal of Freedom Tour. And it was intentional a couple of weeks ago that we said we really need to make it to a small business that represents the incredible work that our small businesses do. And so grateful to be here to showcase, here in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 15, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 - The Honorable Kash Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20535 - Dear Attorney more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 21 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Shawn Whiteman Awarded $3.1M NIH Grant to Investigate Sibling Influence on Substance Use * Research shows that the first few years after high school represent the highest-risk period for alcohol and other substance use. The transition to adulthood is a critical period in the developmental course of substance use, and siblings can have a strong influence on each other's use of alcohol and other drugs, even beyond the influence of parents and peers. To better unde more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Eau Claire economics student selected for summer 2026 research at University of Virginia * Rozowski told Carver about the UVA opportunity, noting that she had become a strong researcher and the UVA lab would be a "remarkable next step" in her trajectory. "Grace's summer experience is a great story for several reasons, not the least of which being that she earned a place in a very small national research cohort alongside stude more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Platteville campus posted the following news: * * * UW-Platteville agribusiness instructor to co-lead financial course at dairy meetings * A UW-Platteville agribusiness professor is set to co-lead a financial seminar at a dairy meeting in Green Bay next month. Dr. Kevin Bernhardt and negotiation expert Linda Swindling will run the "Nail the Financials and Negotiations" at the Professional Dairy Producers' Dairy Management Institute workshop. The two-day event is scheduled for D more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: * * * UW-Platteville agribusiness instructor to co-lead financial course at dairy meetings October 21, 2026 A UW-Platteville agribusiness professor is set to co-lead a financial seminar at a dairy meeting in Green Bay next month. Dr. Kevin Bernhardt and negotiation expert Linda Swindling will run the "Nail the Financials and Negotiations" at the Professional Dairy Producers' Dairy Management Institute workshop. The two-day event is more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Oct. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news release: * * * UW-Platteville welcomes Hinderman as new corporate relations coordinator October 21, 2026 The UW-Platteville Foundation and Alumni Association announced Wednesday that Megan Hinderman has joined the team as the new corporate relations coordinator. Hinderman has worked in higher education for 15 years, focusing on marketing and content development. Most recently, she was the director of Marketing and Communication at Clarke Un more PR