WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Dr. Erika Schwartz Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Attention: CDC-2026-1387 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Re: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; CDC 2026-1387 Dear Dr. Schwartz: The undersigned 88 epilepsy organizations thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Disease Co more ST

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 19 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * A permanent investment in North Dakota healthcare access * In some rural North Dakota communities, local pharmacies are the main point of healthcare access for residents. "About 60% of pharmacies in North Dakota are in rural communities," said Mike Schwab, executive vice president of the North Dakota Pharmacists Association. To support these pharmacists and others across the state, the NDSU Center for Collaboration and Advancement in Pharmacy pr more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Missouri Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines Alexandria, Va. (October 19, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Missouri is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana, Arka more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 9, 2026 Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) U.S. Department of the Army 108 Army Pentagon Washington, DC 20310-0108 Re: American Energy and AI Coalition's Comment on EPA's Proposed Rule, Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States," 91 Fed. more ST

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 20 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Anonymous Estate Gift Establishes Dr. Cook Agricultural Leadership Scholars Program at NDSU * An anonymous estate gift has established the Dr. David Cook Agricultural Leadership Scholars Program at North Dakota State University, creating a new leadership development experience for students in the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources. The for-credit program will span approximately nine months and prepare students to lead in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 9, 2026 Lee Zeldin Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20460 Adam Telle Acting Secretary of the Army Assistant Secretary (Civil Works), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 441 G Street NW Washington, D.C. 20314 Re: Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States" - Supplemental Notice of Proposed Ru more ST

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,367,148 in lease payments owed by Iowans who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022, and those Iowans will be ab more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement * Griffin: 'This settlement provides meaningful financial relief to more than 9,300 Arkansans and holds Snap Finance accountable for its deceptive business practices' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, S more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 20 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Leads Amicus Brief Backing South Dakota's Ban on Sale and Advertisement of Drugs for Illegal Abortions * Griffin: 'This case highlights widespread efforts by organizations and individuals in pro-abortion states to undermine the duly enacted laws of pro-life states' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed an amicus more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,652,091 in lease payments owed by 1,349 Nebraska consumers who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022.  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

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 21 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Bison Spotlight: Connor Challey, Performing Arts * For Connor Challey, NDSU's director of athletic bands, the 2026 fall semester has been about growth, pride and embracing a new era of Bison athletics. From leading the marquee Gold Star Marching Band on Bison Football game days to coordinating Bison Pep Band performances across campus and beyond, Challey oversees one of NDSU's most visible student organizations. This fall, he has observed the ban 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight valued at $160.6 billion in August 2026, up 22.6% from August 2025 October 21, 2026 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. - The transborde more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * BYU takes care of Notre Dame in Top 10 Showdown * BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier hit Walker Lyons with a six-yard touchdown pass with 1:47 left to go in the game, giving the Cougars a 28-24 lead over Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish drove all the way to the BYU four-yard line with four seconds remaining, but their game-winning touchdown pass missed its mark and BYU held on for the win. The Cougars move up five spots to No. 3 i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * Ballot Measures Restricting State Revenues and Citizen Initiatives Would Impede Needed Investments and Supports October 19, 2026 | Clara Wilson Voters across the country will decide state ballot measures in the November elections that would reduce state lawmakers' ability to raise revenue, restrict local governments' agency to set their own tax policies, and limit voters' ability to enact policies directly through citizen initiatives. Though more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak visits all 53 North Dakota counties * Bismarck, ND -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) has officially visited all 53 counties in North Dakota, marking a milestone in her commitment to meet with constituents, listen to their concerns, and bring their priorities to Washington. "From the Red River Valley to the Badlands, I've met thousands of hardworking North Dakotans who are building businesses, raising fam more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions * Louisiana Has Largest Number and Percentage of Gains from September 2025 to September 2026, While Georgia and Alaska Trail; Oregon and Rhode Island Top Monthly Gainers, While Wisconsin and Alaska Experience the Worst Losses Construction emp more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 12, 2026 U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Idaho Demonstration Project Docket No. FNA-2026-0301 To whom it may concern, The Corn Refiners Association (CRA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the U.S.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Discusses Rural Healthcare with North Dakota Hospital Association at Annual Convention * FARGO, N.D. - The challenges and opportunities for North Dakota's providers were front and center today at the North Dakota Hospital Association's (NDHA) 92nd Annual Convention in Fargo, where U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) discussed the state's approach to strengthening rural hospitals and his work in Washington. Cramer highlighted the practical  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Spotlights North Dakota's Growing Bioscience Industry at Fargo Summit * FARGO, N.D. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) helped kick off the Fourth Annual Bioscience Summit being held in Fargo, setting the tone in the opening address to attendees with an upbeat message: "Big things are happening in medical discovery as well as preventative health right here in North Dakota."More than 150 entrepreneurs, scientists, and higher education and more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, FWS Director Nesvik Visit Farmers in Prairie Pothole Region to Assess Impact of Biden-Era FWS Rule * GUELPH, N.D. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Brian Nesvik on a tour in the heart of prairie pothole territory in Dickey County. Nesvik and his Principal Deputy Tyler Kellogg went to North Dakota at Cramer's request to see the devastating effects of a rule imposed by the Biden admin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF THE CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES GROUP ON THE ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON FEDERAL CCR PERMIT PROGRAM; GENERAL PERMIT PROVISIONS Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-4159 I. INTRODUCTION The Cross-Cutting Issues Group ("CCIG" or the "Group") respectfully submits these comments in response to EPA's advance notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPRM") on whether to d more ST

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Oct. 20 -- The University of North Dakota posted the following news release: * * * Danielle Jones Named 2026 ND SBDC State Star * GRAND FORKS - Danielle Jones, Communications Manager for the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (ND SBDC) and the Center for Business Engagement & Development at the University of North Dakota, has been named the ND SBDC's 2026 State Star. Each year, the America's SBDC State Star award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exemplary performance, make significant contribut more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following October 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Ninth District increased slightly since the previous report. Employment grew slightly and labor demand remained positive. Price pressures rose moderately, and wage growth was modest. Consumer spending was down slightly. Construction improved modestly, while commercial real estate remained flat. Manufacturing activity increased moderately, and agricultural conditions were unch more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak outlines rural health care priorities for North Dakota during Elgin and Bowman hospital roundtables * Agenda includes extending FCHIP, strengthening rural providers, and putting nearly $200 million in rural health funding to work Bowman, ND - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) outlined her priorities for strengthening rural health care across North Dakota during roundtables held at both Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak provides details on Harvest Fuel Relief program for American farmers * Bismarck, ND - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) applauded the announcement of the $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program to help North Dakota farmers manage rising input costs, including diesel, during harvest season. Funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), the program will provide one-time payments to eligible producers for the 2026 crop yea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak reminds North Dakota students of approaching Congressional App Challenge deadline * Bismarck, ND -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) encourages middle and high school students across North Dakota to submit their projects for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge by Monday, October 26, at noon ET. "North Dakota is full of bright, talented young people with big ideas. From agriculture to energy, innovation is part of who we are, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak reminds North Dakota students of approaching Congressional App Challenge deadline * Bismarck, ND -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) encourages middle and high school students across North Dakota to submit their projects for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge by Monday, October 26, at noon ET. "North Dakota is full of bright, talented young people with big ideas. From agriculture to energy, innovation is part of who we are, more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Jon R. Schumacher to the Gunnison County Court in the 7th Judicial District * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Jon R. Schumacher to the Gunnison County Court in the 7th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the resignation of the Honorable Ashley Burgemeister and is effective immediately. Mr. Schumacher is the Founding Attorney at the Law Office of Schumacher & O'Loughlin, LLC, a position he has h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 14, 2026 Shiela Corley Acting Administrator Food and Nutrition Administration U.S. Department of Agriculture Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of North Dakota SNAP Demonstration Project; Docket No. FNA-2026-0307; 91 Fed. Reg. 58404 (Sept. 15, 2026) Dear Acting Administrator Corley, The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) welcomes more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Labor Inspector General issued the following report (No. 24-26-006-50-598) on September 28, 2026, entitled "Quality Control Review for the Single Audit of the Job Service North Dakota for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025." Here are excerpts: * * * Dear Mr. Davis: The purpose of this letter is to formally advise you of the results of a Quality Control Review (QCR) the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Inspector General conducted on the above-referenced single audit. Brady Martz was contracted t more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic offers behavioral health grants * Contact: Jeff Starck Marshfield Clinic 715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic is proud to announce a $100,000 funding initiative aimed at supporting community-driven solutions that improve behavioral health outcomes, expand access to care, reduce stigma and strengthen overall community well-being across Wisconsin and Michiga more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 21 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Drew Wrigley Warns About Stem Cell Offers October 19, 2026 Bismarck, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley today issued an urgent advisory, warning North Dakota residents to be aware of companies offering stem cell treatments and other human tissue injections through sales presentations at local restaurants. The companies make unproven claims that their therapies can relieve pain and can cure, treat, or mitigate a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the United States,'" 91 Fed. Reg. 57,284 (Sept. 9, 20 more ST

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 20 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU Giving Day Returns Oct. 27 * The NDSU Foundation invites alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and supporters to participate in NDSU Giving Day on Oct. 27, a 24-hour celebration of philanthropy that supports North Dakota State University. Supporters can begin making gifts before Giving Day, with early giving opening Oct. 20. Gifts made during the early giving period count toward Giving Day totals and help build momentum for the university's annua more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 19 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * North Dakota Takes Down No. 1 South Dakota State * North Dakota built a 21-3 halftime lead over South Dakota State, then used a dominant defensive effort to hold on for the win, 21-10. The Fighting Hawks held the Jackrabbits to just 157 yards rushing, nearly half of what they have been averaging this season, which was key in the victory. The win moved North Dakota up to No. 8 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while South  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with Snap Finance OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that he and a coalition of 17 attorneys general have reached a settlement with Snap Finance that nears $664 million. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel more than $18 million in lease payments owed by Oklahomans who entered into lease-to-own agreem more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards announce 2026 Coach of the Year Award watch list * HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 - Twenty-eight football coaches make up the American Heart Association's 2026 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award watch list, a list of current coaches in consideration for the annual top honor. The award is given each January to a college football coach for contributions that make the sport better for athletes and  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 23 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Commends Fellow Attorneys General For Support of South Dakota's Appeal in Mayday Case Oct 22, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley commends the Attorneys General of 18 states who have filed an amicus brief that supports South Dakota in its appeal of a lower federal court ruling that temporarily prohibits the state from enforcing a new law that would criminalize the advertisement, dispen 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

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Grand Forks to host Doc Talk on joint pain * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Sanford Health Grand Forks is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public on understanding joint pain. The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. inside the Alerus Center in Ballroom 1. There is no cost to attend, but registrat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Awards $9.5 Million to Tribal Colleges and Training Hubs in Support of Small Manufacturers E2G Grants Support Tribal Colleges and Training Hubs to Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing and Critical Supply Chains October 19, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced $9.5 million in awards to two tribal organizations that will provide hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and rapid reskilling for employ more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 22 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * October 20, 2026 Spur Ventures strengthens Nebraska's ag tech ecosystem By Geitner Simmons | IANR Communications Nebraska's agricultural technology sector has strengths, but until recently it has lacked a key support: a connector institution that links producers with ag tech engineers, investors with tech innovators, and students with networking opportunities. It needs an institution, too, that educates students in ag tech entrepreneurship and valida more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * State leaders celebrate ribbon cutting for new North Dakota State Laboratory * State leaders gathered today on the Capitol grounds to celebrate the official opening of the new North Dakota State Laboratory, a modern facility that strengthens the state's ability to monitor public health and environmental quality. Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, who chairs the Capitol Grounds Planning Commission, led the ribbon cutting ceremony at the labora more PR

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Tarleton State Ranked No. 1 in Nation for First Time in Program History * Republished from Tarleton State Athletics. STEPHENVILLE, Texas -- Tarleton State Football is the No. 1 ranked team in the country. On Monday, the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll and Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll were released. The Texans surpassed South Dakota State in both rankings to the No. 1 position, the first time in program history that Tarleton State has held the No. 1 rank at a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Fights to Protect Children and Consumers in Character.AI Bankruptcy * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that he is involved in a multistate effort, including a coalition of other state attorneys general, to protect children and consumers as Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the artificial intelligence chatbot platform Character.AI, moves through Chapter 11 bankruptcy pr more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy Transfers Historic Theodore Roosevelt Brand Registrations to Presidential Library * The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library today announced the transfer of historic Maltese Cross livestock brand registrations connected to Theodore Roosevelt's ranching years in North Dakota. Announced ahead of Roosevelt's Oct. 27 birthday, the transfer includes one of Roosevelt's original  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 23 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * Three American Soybean Association Leaders Selected for 2026-27 EU-U.S. Young Leaders in Agriculture Oct 22, 2026 The American Soybean Association is pleased to announce that three soybean leaders were selected for the 2026-27 EU-U.S. Young Leaders in Agriculture Fellowship. The yearlong program brings together young farmers from both sides of the Atlantic to exchange knowledge, explore shared challenges, and advance solutions for a mor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards more than $10.5M in grants to support mine safety, health training across the nation * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration has awarded more than $10.5 million in grants to reduce mining accidents, injuries, and illnesses by supporting training and education programs. The agency is awarding these grants to support the delivery of federally mandated tra more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Oct. 19 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD Professor Tom Mrozla Wins National Teaching and Mentorship Award * This award recognizes outstanding achievement in teaching and mentoring among scholars and educators specializing in policing. He will accept the award in Chicago at the Annual Division of Policing Meeting in November. The American Society of Criminology (ASC) describes itself as "an international organization whose members pursue scholarly, scientific and professional k more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah settlement cancels $16,758,262 in Snap Finance lease payments Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection join 16 other states in a $665 million settlement with Snap Finance - SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah and 16 other states joined the $665 million multistate settlement with Snap Finance. The settlement cancels $16,758,262 in lease payments owed by Utah consumers. Utahns who s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Trump-Vance Administration Leads Nationwide Coalition in Fighting War on Fraud October 16, 2026 President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are aggressively shutting down the waste, fraud, and abuse that has drained billions from American taxpayers. As head of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, Vice President Vance this week called on officials at every level of government to join him in a pledge to protect vulnerable Americans, keep taxpayer-funde more PR