SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump Administration from Interfering with California Ballots * AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump from Interfering w/CA Ballots Attorney General Dan Rayfield today again backed California in its fight to protect its elections, co-leading a filing that urges a federal appeals court to reject the Trump administration's last-minute attempt to keep about 20,000 mail ballots from being counted in an e more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Disparate Impact How Algorithms May Cause Disparate Impacts Algorithmic decisionmaking could result in particular groups experiencing disproportionately negative outcomes in several ways. As a non-exhaustive list of examples, disparate impacts could result when algorithms rely on proxies for protected characteristics; when  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * Considering Requirements Beyond Nondiscrimination Beyond establishing new antidiscrimination requirements in federal law, or amending existing ones, Congress could consider other frameworks for addressing algorithmic decisionmaking exercising different levels of oversight, such as transparency, audit, or design requirements. more PR

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Oct. 30 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum Expands Defense and Space Operations in Colorado Springs * Investment at Catalyst Campus to Advance National Security Missions COLORADO SPRINGS, CO., Oct. 30, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has expanded its presence in Colorado Springs to the Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation to accelerate defense and space innovation. The new facility enhances Amentum's ability to  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $4.5M Settlement With General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay a total of $220 million to settle allegations that the company illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties. The third parties included data br more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 28 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Defending Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Clark joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic rifles. The brief, joined by a coalition of 17 other states and the Distric more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $220 Million Settlement with General Motors Over Secret OnStar Data Sharing * Friday, October 30, 2026 RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 36 states have reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors to resolve allegations that the company illegally collected and sold data its OnStar Smart Driver program collected about its drivers. "Gener more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48033) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy" by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates wells used for underground injection of carbon dioxide, known as Class VI wells. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), administered by EPA, prohibits underground injection of fluids without a pe more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Advisory: Open Enrollment starts Nov. 1: Compare Options and Find out How to Save * DENVER - Open enrollment for health insurance for the individual market - for people that don't get their health insurance from an employer or a government program like Medicare or Medicaid - starts Sunday, November 1. The Colorado Division of Insurance encourages everyone to take the time to review the health insurance plans available for 2027 and de more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 28 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * CU Boulder's newest resident takes root * Or, the story of how an avocado tree nicknamed 'sister' found a new home at the EBIO greenhouse Galen Koch recently dropped her sister off at the University of Colorado Boulder campus. After so many years together, Koch says the parting was bittersweet. Still, she says she knows her sister has all of the qualities she'll need to thrive, including resilience, stability, adaptability and a natura more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * CU Boulder's statewide economic impact increases to $5.3 billion * CU Boulder generated $5.3 billion in economic activity throughout the state during the past fiscal year, according to a study by the Business Research Division of CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business. This is up from $5 billion in the previous year. The study looked at the 2025-26 fiscal year, when CU Boulder enrolled nearly 39,000 students, employed nearly 24,500 facul more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * Deporting Food Safety * An increasing number of Americans are grappling with the fallout from the Administration's mass deportation campaign. They may have taken in a child whose parents were deported, contributed to a GoFundMe page for an immigrant family with a caregiver in detention, or simply struggled to pay grocery bills made higher by the exodus of immigrant labor from the agricultural sector. Mass deportat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Geological Survey, seeks proposals for a Cooperative Agreement aimed at engaging an affiliated partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. This initiative encourages collaborative research and management practices to enhance the ecological health and sustainability of the Colorado Plateau region. The funding for this grant ranges from $1 to $475,000, providing a flexible financial framework to support various research activities and partnerships.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Geological Survey, seeks proposals for a Cooperative Agreement aimed at engaging an affiliated partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. This initiative is intended to support research and collaborative projects that contribute to the understanding and management of the ecological resources in the Colorado Plateau region. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and other entities with expertise in e more ST

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Federal Highway Administration Approves Quick Release Funds to Begin Southwest Colorado Flood Repairs * Federal emergency relief will allow CDOT to start work on damaged highways before winter Southwest Colorado - The Federal Highway Administration has approved $6.5 million in quick release funds to help the Colorado Department of Transportation begin repairing highways damaged by severe flooding in southwest Colorado last week. The funds ar more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Fewer Convenience Stores Are Accepting SNAP Benefits Due to New Restrictions * Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits--potentially a big burden for retailers. This article originally published in The Conversation. After 10 states began to add new restrictions to what people could buy with Supplemental Nutrition Assi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Urges Walz Administration to Enhance Educational Assistance * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led his fellow Minnesota Congressional Republicans in sending a letter to Governor Walz urging him to reconsider Minnesota's decision not to participate in the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), a federal tax credit available to eligible donors who contribute to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). Beginning January 1 more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 31 -- The University of Denver issued the following news: * * * First Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Brings Global Perspective to DU Author(s): Heather Hein, Senior Editor Johannes John-Langba will spend the 2026-27 academic year teaching, strengthening collaborations, and sharing global perspectives on mental health and social work. October 30, 2026 When Johannes John-Langba arrived at the University of Denver in August, he brought with him extensive expertise in social work and global mental health--and the distin more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 30 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Fisher to retire in 2027 as vice president for research; nomination process for interim role announced By Kim Delker October 29, 2026 Ellen Fisher, who has served as vice president for research and economic development at The University of New Mexico since 2021, will be retiring from her role in the spring semester of 2027. Nominations for the interim role, including self-nominations, are now being accepted through Nov. 20. Provost and Execut more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments * The Advisory Committee reviews and approves or disapproves manuals, appraisal procedures, and instructions prepared and published by the property tax administrator. for terms expiring September 1, 2030: * Robin Watkinson of Ridgway, Colorado, to serve as a non-assessor from the western slope, appointed; * Cynthia Braddock of Louisville, Colorado, to serve as an assessor from a  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Releases Statement on Passing of Beloved Actor Patrick Stewart * DENVER -- Today, Governor Polis joins Star Trek fans around the world in remembering the amazing life of English actor Sir Patrick Stewart. "Sir Patrick Stewart was a talented and inspirational actor on and off the stage and screen, who brought intelligence, humanity, and a sense of wonder to generations of Star Trek fans. I was honored to welcome him to Colorado more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Celebrates Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Virginians With Serious Illnesses * Judge Strikes Down Federal Rules that Would Have Made It More Difficult for Patients with Cancer, Substance Use Disorder, Disabilities & Other Chronic Illnesses to Access Care RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated Virginia winning a federal court ruling blocking the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Med more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Hidden Erosion: Study Reveals Soft Mountain Rock Erodes Three Times Faster Than Hard Rock--With Climate Implications * A University of Massachusetts Amherst-led research team has discovered that weaker rock in mountain landscapes erodes three times faster than harder rock-even on gentler slopes-and is one of the main attributes governing mountain erosion. The finding also challenges our current understanding of the relationship between erosio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Closing Argument in Final Stretch: It's STILL the Economy, Stupid * From Arizona, Colorado, New York to Florida - the Washington Post features Democrats laser focused on addressing America's affordability crisis As voters sour on Republicans' broken promises on rising prices and make their voices heard at the polls, House Democrats are running strong across the country pushing a forward-looking message of lowerin more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * How You Can Impact CU Denver's Budget: Meet the CACB * The budget planning season for 2027-28 has begun, and CU Denver faces a structural budget deficit that requires immediate reductions and longer-term solutions. Addressing these challenges thoughtfully means considering both financial realities and how decisions will impact the heart of the university: students and employees. Student, faculty, and staff voices matter now more than ever. That's why J more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Neguse Issues Statement After Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Administration CMS Rule Threatening Medicaid Access for Cancer Patients * "Every American should be able to access the care they need to survive." Lafayette, CO -- Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse issued the following statement after a federal judge struck down a rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that would potentially strip healthcare coverage from c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * We're Sick of It: Care Force One Drives Home the Cost of Republican Health Care Cuts in Colorado, California, and Arizona During the Final Week of Its Cross-Country Tour October 30, 2026 Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Reps. Mike Levin (D-CA-49), Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), AZ Governor Katie Hobbs, CO Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes Headlined "Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now" Bus Tour Events - On the fourth and final  more PR

PARIS, France, Oct. 30 -- Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a part of Accor, issued the following news release: * * * Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils Its First Standalone Branded Residences, Selecting Miami's Coveted Coconut Grove Neighborhood October 29, 2026 Developed by Mast Capital and BH Group, the exceptionally limited collection of 35 waterfront private residences will bring more than a century of legendary Raffles service, culture and hospitality to one of Miami's most treasured waterfront neighborhoods - Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 31 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Colorado Proposition 132's proposed drastic penalties for fentanyl: A dangerous overreaction Colorado Proposition 132 is unlikely to reduce addiction or prevent overdoses, but would criminalize more people and amp up punitive, muscular sentencing. Hanna Liebman Dershowitz Senior Fellow October 30, 2026 Of the more than 44,000 people who died from opioid overdoses in the United States in 2025, many of these involved fentanyl and other powerful synth more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 31 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Rio Alumni and Author Katie Rizzo's New Book About Grief Delivers Empathy and Understanding October 30, 2026 As a society, we often think of STEM and the humanities as separate domains that don't intersect. One is drawn to the sciences, or to the arts --seldom to both. This is a false dichotomy: some of history's great inventors were also artists, and many poets, painters, authors, and filmmakers share a fascination for both the natural world and the invisible wo more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 * Global warming, the observed increase in the Earth's average global surface temperature since preindustrial (1850-1900) times, currently stands at around 1.63 degrees Celsius. While this number is expected to continue to rise, local temperatures will not go up uniformly around the world. In regions where warming trends are most pronounced, local adaptation and resili more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, with just days left before the election, we're tracking key races and ad campaigns alongside growing calls for action on energy affordability and data center development. We're also covering the fight to defend public lands more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $1.01 Billion to Build Safer Transportation Infrastructure for American Families in All 50 States * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced an investment of $1,012,969,919 for 297 projects in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Tribal lands that will make roads safer for American families. This historic investment targets critical safety improvements n more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSdock) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, No. 3:26-cv-12746 (N.D. Cal. filed Oct. 29, 2026) On October 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged two foreign-operated, Colorado-incorporated entities, BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, for orchestrating a fraud scheme that used false SEC filings to boost confidence in their investment program and helped th more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Oct. 30 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * Strategic Enrollment Plan shows early momentum through year one impact and task force updates October 29, 2026 The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is celebrating the first-year achievements of its Strategic Enrollment Plan (SEP), highlighting measurable progress in student success, enrollment effectiveness, and institutional transformation through the launch of a new Year One Impact webpage and a series of task force update vid more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * USAFA BoV Chairman Pfluger Holds Fall Meeting in Colorado Springs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors, led the Board's fall meeting at the Academy in Colorado Springs this month. The meeting focused on the Academy's leadership priorities, infrastructure improvements, and cadet well-being. Chairman Pfluger opened the meeting by reviewing the recommendati more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah and other states reach $220 million settlement with GM over driver data SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers' driving behavior and location data without their consent. Utah will receive $6,938,619 from the settleme more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah joins FTC in suing Toast over alleged deceptive pricing and hidden fees Salt Lake City, UT -- Utah has joined the Federal Trade Commission, six other states, and two local governments in suing Toast, Inc., alleging the company misled restaurant owners with deceptive pricing, false customer support claims, and hidden fees. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown is part of the bipartisan coalition that filed the suit on Thursday. Toast provide more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, Oct. 30 -- Wayland Baptist University posted the following news: * * * Wayland alumna honors woman who kept showing up for her * PLAINVIEW, TX -- She was 14 and living in a Lubbock shelter on that Saturday. The woman, who looked to be about 65, showed up to play basketball with the teens gathered there. But there would be many more times that LaWana Moore would show up for Tracy Arthur Kachadourian. Now, Tracy is showing up for other young people as she honors what LaWana did for her through the years. The woman took ti more PR