BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Court sides with free speech and blocks West Virginia Attorney General's subpoenas against climate groups CHARLESTON, 29 October, 2026 -- 350.org appreciates Judge Joseph R. Goodwin's decision issued today for a temporary restraining order blocking the enforcement of the subpoenas issued by Attorney General JB McCuskey against 350.org and t 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

CHARLES TOWN, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- The American Public University System issued the following news release: * * * AMU and APU to Host 2026 AI and the Future of Education Conference Free Virtual Event on Nov. 12-13 Brings Together Researchers, Educators and Industry Leaders to Explore Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education - Charles Town, WV - October 29, 2026 - American Military University and American Public University part of American Public University System (AMU/APU) will host the third annual AI and the Future of  more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * ASA Advocacy in Action: Bringing Washington to the PHCP-PVF Industry Ahead of Election Day * With the November 3 midterm elections approaching, ASA is continuing its work to connect members of Congress with the businesses and people that make up the PHCP-PVF supply chain. As part of the association's ongoing advocacy efforts, ASA members are welcoming elected officials into their facilities, giving lawmaker 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

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Sues TikTok for Putting West Virginia Kids at Risk * CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the company violated numerous West Virginia consumer protection laws through the design and operation of its app, ultimately harming kids. TikTok created a platform that puts West Virginia kids at risk by encouraging continuous use, targetin 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

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation Increases Support for Shelter, Safety and Stability Expanded initiative provides $120,000 to New Jersey organizations and $500,000 across five states - HOLMDEL, New Jersey - The FirstEnergy Foundation has awarded $120,000 to 10 New Jersey nonprofit organizations that provide emergency shelter, housing assistance and supportive services for individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic violence and other housing-related challenges.  more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 30 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * New Technologies Could Help Pennsylvania's Grid Work Smarter FirstEnergy transmission company selected to participate in a federally funded project to improve reliability and support future growth in western Pennsylvania - GREENSBURG, Pa. - As electricity demand continues to grow in Pennsylvania and across the country, FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) transmission subsidiary Keystone Appalachian Transmission Company (KATCo) is joining utilities, regulators and technol more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces $17.2 Million in Victims of Crime Act Grant Awards * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $17,178,347 in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding through 81 grants awarded across West Virginia. "No one should have to face the aftermath of a crime alone," said Governor Morrisey. "These grants put counselors, advocates and safe shelter within reach of victims in every part of West Virg more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces Over $3.3 Million Water Infrastructure Investment for Beech Bottom * BEECH BOTTOM, W.Va. -- Today, Governor Morrisey joined local and state leaders in Brooke County to announce more than $3.3 million in critical water infrastructure funding dedicated directly to the Village of Beech Bottom. The investment will repair essential water storage tanks and complete a long-awaited water main and fire hydrant pr more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Logan County Deputy Caden Mullins * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today ordered United States and West Virginia flags at the State Capitol Complex and all state facilities in Logan County to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, October 30, in honor of Logan County Sheriff's Deputy Caden R. Mullins, who died in the line of duty on October 24, 2026. "Deputy Mullin more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy on the 1st Judicial Circuit * Charleston, W.Va. - The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the vacancy on the 1st Judicial Circuit (Brooke, Hancock, and Ohio counties). The vacancy is left by Judge David J. Sims, who will retire on December 31, 2026. All applicants for a judicial vacancy in a West Virginia Judici more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy on the 27th Family Circuit Court * Charleston, W.Va. - The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the vacancy on the 27th Family Circuit Court (Braxton, Pocahontas, and Webster counties). The vacancy is left by Judge Joyce Helmick Carpenter who will retire on December 31, 2026. All applicants for a judicial vacancy more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall expands direct admit program to Boone County * Through the Direct Admit program, eligible high school seniors are automatically admitted to Marshall based on established academic criteria, removing barriers in the traditional admissions process and providing early clarity about their college plans. The initiative is designed to simplify next steps for students and families while reinforcing Marshall's commitment to regional access and more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University to receive multi-million-dollar grant to advance aerospace development in Mountain State * This award will establish a national hub for aerospace and defense innovation through airport renovations, equipment investments and curriculum development shared by Marshall and Tri-State Airport, among others. U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito called the grant a major win for West Virginia and a tremendous investment in the state's ec more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Slippery Rock University posted the following news: * * * SRU theatre students present 'Sweat' * Slippery Rock University theatre students showcased their talents on stage in "Sweat," Oct. 23-28, at the Stoner East Black Box Theater. First premiering on Broadway in 2017, "Sweat" is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. Set in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 2008, the play tells the story of a group of down-and-out factory workers struggling to keep their lives afloat, unaware of the fi more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researcher awarded $2.1 million grant to study what shapes a lasting recovery from alcohol use disorder * BUFFALO, N.Y. - A University at Buffalo social work researcher has received a four-year $2.135 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) to better understand how changes in recovery capital over time can influence the recovery journey for people with alcohol use disord more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Wake Forest physicist Caitlin Witt receives NSF grant to search for ripples in spacetime * Wake Forest University physics department Assistant Professor Caitlin Witt has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that will help her and her team of students study ripples in spacetime known as gravitational waves as part of the North American Nanohertz Observatory for Gravitational Waves (NANOGrav). This international collaboration search more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC's Amy Kittle Elected to Association of Title IX Administrators Advisory Board * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -- Amy Kittle, West Virginia Wesleyan College's Title IX Coordinator, was recently elected to the Association of Title IX Administrators Advisory Board. ATIXA is a professional association for school and college Title IX Coordinators, investigators and administrators who are interested in serving their districts and campuses more  more PR