JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 30 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces that GM Will Pay Alaska $2.5 Million for Selling Drivers' Private Data October 29, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills announced today that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 36 attorneys general, settled with General Motors to resolve allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who th more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $5.7 Million For Massachusetts In Settlement With General Motors Over Alleged Data Privacy Violations * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location informat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Coalition Reach $220 Million Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in a settlement with General Motors (GM) in which the company will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information without their consent to third parties, including d more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 29 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release: * * * AI Literacy Framework in Higher Education * Conference presentation highlights how four institutions are implementing the Digital Education Council AI Literacy Framework across diverse academic environments University of Phoenix Associate Dean, College of General Studies, Susan Hadley, Ph.D., will present with education leaders from Boise State University, Johns Hopkins University and the Medical University of South Carolina at the American Asso more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, posted the following news release: * * * Allstate says impersonation scams lead top 2026 scam cases: How to spot the warning signs * Allstate helps customers prevent, detect and recover from scams and identity theft through employee benefit plans and eligible insurance policies. Key takeaways: * Impersonation scams accounted for nearly 60% of scam cases handled by Allstate from January through September 2026. * Nearly 75% of cas more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Talarico Wants to Ban Right to Work in Texas and Nationwide John Kartch 10/28/2026 All 26 Right to Work states would become forced unionism states under the PRO Act endorsed by Talarico - If Democrat James Talarico has his way, Right to Work will be abolished in Texas and nationwide. Texas has been a Right to Work state since 1947, providing a key competitive advantage over forced-unionism blue states. Talarico has endorsed the PRO Act, federal legis more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 30 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * 28 October 2026 Amick Farms expands South Carolina footprint with new Edgefield County operations $54.78 million investment will create 40 new jobs - COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Amick Farms, a poultry processor in Batesburg, announced today that it is expanding its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Edgefield County. The company's $54.78 million investment will create 40 new jobs. Founded in 1941, Amick Farms is a fully int more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Settlement with GM, Company to Pay $220 Million for Sharing Drivers' Private Data October 29, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consum more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Utah's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Utah gaming authorities in KalshiEX LLC v. Cox, which is pending in the U.S. Court  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $220 Million from General Motors for Selling Drivers' Private Data * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general in securing $220 million from General Motors (GM) for illegally selling drivers' private driving and location data to data brokers who then sold the information to insurance companies. Following an investigation by Atto more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $220 MILLION GENERAL MOTORS SETTLEMENT FOR SHARING DRIVERS' PRIVATE DATA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 36 attorneys general, today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the dat more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Leads States in $220M Settlement With GM Over Sale of Drivers' Private Data * Oregon will receive more than $10.4 million, and GM must now get drivers' clear permission before collecting or sharing their driving and location data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold drivers' private driving behavior and location data to data br more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Secures $220 Million National Settlement over Allegations that General Motors Shared Drivers' Private Data * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in reaching a $220 million settlement with General Motors regarding consumer data-sharing. The settlement resolves allegations that General Motors illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and locati more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces GM to Pay $220m For Selling Drivers' Private Data * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today announced General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insur more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 30 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson's Columbia Office Moves to New Location October 29, 2026 The national law firm Baker Donelson has relocated its Columbia office to South Trust Tower at 1201 Main Street. The Firm's new location in the heart of downtown Columbia provides an enhanced environment for client service and collaboration, including expanded conference and meeting space with views of the South Carolina State House. Ashley Cooper, managing shareholder  more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Brent Nelsen talks midterm turnout, vote-splitting with WIS 10 * In an interview on Columbia NBC affiliate WIS 10, Furman University's Brent Nelsen pointed out the significance of President Donald Trump's presence in the Upstate. Nelsen, the Jane Fishburne Hipp Professor of Politics and International Affairs, said "Donald Trump is coming for the second time and that means Republicans are somewhat worried. The president is coming to Ralph Norman territo more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 30 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Brose Sitech: * * * 28 October 2026 Brose Sitech selects Richland County for first US manufacturing facility $29.5 million investment will create 330 new jobs - COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Brose Sitech, a leading supplier of car seats, structures and interior components, today announced it selects Richland County for its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The company's $29.5 million investment will create 330 new jobs. Brose Sitech develop more PR

CONWAY, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news: * * * CCU launches Public Voices: The Provost's Research Communication Fellowship * Coastal Carolina University's Office of the Provost and the Center for Applied Civic Leadership have launched Public Voices, a new yearlong fellowship designed to help CCU scholars communicate their expertise beyond traditional academic audiences, build practical communication skills and expand the reach of their scholarly work and research. "Our faculty are doing outs more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Clark-led data analysis reveals 70% of U.S. forest loss concentrated in just 11 states * Clark team's data identifies hotspots of extensive forest loss, provides decision-makers with information to protect America's forests for climate action In nearly 30 years, the United States permanently lost nearly 10 million acres of forest, or the equivalent of one football field of forest every two minutes, according to a new report by Clark University scientists more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson, USDA develop tools to breed disease-resistant watermelons * Watermelon is the largest acreage vegetable crop grown in South Carolina. To help ensure watermelons are available to eat for years to come, Clemson University and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are developing disease-resistant watermelon breeding lines. They are also developing tools to help breeders identify and incorporate promis more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard rescues five people, dog from fishing vessel taking on water near Winyah Bay * CHARLESTON, S.C. -- A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew rescued five people and a dog from a commercial shrimping vessel taking on water near the Winyah Bay jetties in South Carolina, Wednesday. The rescued were taken to a local airport where they were evaluated by emergency medical services. No injuri more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * College of Science Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Ted Swann * Ted Swann didn't arrive at Clemson University with a lifelong plan to become a doctor. He started out as an engineering student, still trying to figure out what interested him. Clemson itself, however, was never a question. His father graduated from Clemson in 1963, and his two older sisters went there, too. After moving around for the father's job, the family moved to Greenville, South Carolina, to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested in South Carolina * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting recent examples of the worst illegal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in South Carolina, including those convicted for such crimes as voluntary manslaughter, assault, burglary, and drug trafficking. "The patriots of ICE are har more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 With Five Days Until the Midterms, Trump Travels to South Carolina to Tout Failed Republican Agenda Today, Donald Trump will travel to South Carolina -- for the second time in less than 10 days -- to promote the failed Republican agenda that has made life more expensive for working families. Republicans' reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have hiked prices on everything from gas to groceries, crushing everyd more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, Oct. 29 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * Ellis Liddell to receive Alumnus of the Year Award at MC's Bicentennial Homecoming * Throughout Mississippi Christian University's yearlong Bicentennial celebration, Ellis Liddell '80 has been one of MC's biggest supporters. Co-chair of the MC Bicentennial Celebration Committee, along with his wife, Theresa, and Marsha and Bob Holland, Liddell participated in the historic photo recreation at Provine Chapel and hosted the Bicentennial panel di more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN unveils commentator teams for 2026-27 college basketball season * ESPN's industry-leading college basketball coverage enters the 2026-27 season with the sport's deepest rosters of commentators, analysts, hosts and reporters. The lineup features five Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers, championship-winning players and coaches, longtime ESPN voices and several notable additions. Coverage tips off Monday, Nov. 2, w more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * General Motors will pay $220M in nationwide settlement for illegally sharing drivers' private data, Weiser announces * Oct. 29, 2026 (DENVER) - General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance compani more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * GM to pay $220M for sharing drivers' private data in case co-led by Washington * General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers, who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance rates. Washington co-le more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * GM to Pay $220M for Sharing Drivers' Private Data in Case Joined by Attorney General Aaron M. Frey 10/29/2026 AUGUSTA - General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance ra more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 30 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news: * * * 29 October 2026 Hwasung grows South Carolina footprint with new Florence County operations $5 million investment will create 32 new jobs - COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Hwasung Group Inc. (Hwasung), an electrical and electronic components manufacturer, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new Florence County operation. The company's $5 million investment will create 32 new jobs. Founded in 1994, Hwasung manufac more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $220M Multistate Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data 10/29/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance com more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Meet Addie Branen '28: Making Her Mark On Converse In & Outside The Chemistry Lab * Converse's Addie Branen '28 (Nisbet Honors) of Moscow, Idaho, has been named an inaugural 2026-2027 recipient of the American Chemical Society Catalyst Scholar. This prestigious undergraduate scholarship supports the scientists of tomorrow as they use chemistry to address global challenges. The ACS scholarship recognized the sophomore for her academic success and is more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 AG Fitch Announces $220 Million Settlement with GM GM convinced consumers that their Smart Driver program was designed to promote safe driving. Instead, the company sold sensitive location and driving data to third-party data brokers without consumers' consent. We will hold companies accountable when they mislead consumers and violate their trust. I'm proud to stand alongside my colleagues in this settlement. - more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 30 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Attorney General Formella Announces $220 Million Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it improperly sold consumers' driving behavior and location data to third parties, including data brokers that provided the information to insurance companies. In more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 President Trump and Darline Graham Rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina If you plan on covering President Trump and Darline Graham rallying in Rock Hill, South Carolina please consider the following statement from the National Republican Senatorial Committee: "Annie Andrews is a socialist lunatic who would vote in lockstep with the radical left for higher taxes, open borders, and men in women's sports. Andrews' chron more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey to Receive $8.9 Million from Multistate Settlement Resolving Allegations that General Motors Illegally Sold Consumers' Private Data Insurance Companies Used Information to Raise Rates for Many Drivers October 29, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that New Jersey will receive $8.9 million from a multistate settlement resolving allegations tha more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Ohio to Get $8 Million From General Motors for Sharing Data on Drivers * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in announcing an agreement requiring General Motors to pay $220 million over allegations that it illegally sold consumers' driving behavior and location data to third parties. Ohio will receive $8,076,105 from the settlement, which requires GM to obtain express consent fro more PR

ELON, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Elon University posted the following news release: * * * Queens board leadership installed on Elon University Board of Trustees * Several members of the Queens University Board of Trustees formally joined the Elon University Board of Trustees on Oct. 23, 2026, marking the latest milestone in the ongoing merger of the two institutions. The Elon University Board of Trustees installed several new members on Oct. 23, 2026, welcoming a group of corporate, community, nonprofit and alumni leaders who served on the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Ban Synthetic Dyes from America's Food, Medicine, and Cosmetics * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 29, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the Eliminating Dangerous Color Additives Act, legislation to remove synthetic certified color additives from food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics sold in the United States. Among these are Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Blue No. 1. Americans unknowingly more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 28 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Rocket Science * Nearly 60 years ago, NASA engineers tested an experimental nuclear thermal rocket engine to determine if nuclear-powered propulsion might be a viable option for deep-space exploration such as a manned mission to Mars. The test was successful, and even though the rocket ran for only three-and-a-half minutes, engineers continue to study the data it generated. Robert Demuth, a Ph.D. candidate in nuclear engineering in USC's  more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Ross Magoulas: Consummate Performer, Teacher, Friend * Ross Magoulas '56, Associate Professor Emeritus of Voice and Opera, was born in 1930 in Charleston, SC, in an apartment above the grocery store owned by his mother. It was the start of his continuing story, one that took him to the stage and the classroom and then to a retirement that never quite seems to stick. It is fitting for a man who is always ready to learn and who goes through life with  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 30 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $2.6 Million In Private Data Protections with General Motors PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $2,600,792 from General Motors to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 28 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Small spines, big questions * Blue-green seawater laps against the ivory-sanded Florida coast as middle schoolers huddle around nearby picnic tables, focused on the day's post-snorkeling activity. These summer campers aren't making crafts. They're extracting sperm and eggs from sea urchins, then watching the fertilized eggs transform into multi-celled embryos. That was 2011. The activity was dreamt up by camper parent Bill Roudebush, who  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21158) entitled "TBL Group Inc. - Acquisition of Control - Horizon Motor Coach Inc.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: TBL Group, Inc. (TBL Group), a noncarrier holding company that controls multiple interstate motor passenger carriers, has filed an application to acquire control of the member interests in or the primary assets of Horizon Motor Coach, I more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina Welcomes Advanced Metalworks, LLC as Newest Member * The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina (FEISC) at Anderson University is pleased to welcome Advanced Metalworks, LLC of Belton, South Carolina, as the Institute's newest family enterprise member. Led by President Wesley Boggs, Advanced Metalworks, LLC specializes in high-volume production, metal fabricat more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC mourns first Black graduate, civil rights trailblazer Henrie Monteith Treadwell * Henrie Monteith Treadwell, a public health champion whose enrollment more than 60 years ago marked the University of South Carolina's desegregation, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Treadwell, along with the late Robert Anderson and James Solomon Jr., registered for classes on Sept. 11, 1963. They became the first Black students admitted since Reconstruction more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 29 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * USC ranks among nation's top universities for AI-readiness * The University of South Carolina ranks No. 11 nationally and No. 6 among public universities for artificial intelligence readiness, according to AIREDEX, an independent research organization that evaluates how well colleges and universities are preparing students for an AI-driven world. The national rankings evaluate institutions on their efforts to prepare students for an AI-en more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures $6.5 Million for the Commonwealth in General Motors Data Privacy Settlement Settlement marks first announced under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act - RICHMOND, Va. -- General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance compa more PR