JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 18 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska and 40 other states have reached a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies for $709.5m in debt relief and cash payments. This settlement resolves allegations that CAC originated loans that it knew or should have known consumers  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Michigan, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement (PDF) with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to eligible consumers in connection with their car loans. Michigan will rece more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Arbitration in the Fifth - August 2026 * By Odean L. Volker September 18, 2026 In August 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether an asymmetric clause was adhesionary under Louisiana law in MAPP, L.L.C. v. Floor & Decor Outlets of Am., Inc. In Cowan v. Boyd, the Southern District of Texas considered whether nonsignatories could enforce an arbitration clause in a case where some of the respondents were also non more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation September 17, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes announced that Arizona, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nat more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corportation * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that South Carolina, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Th more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces Settlement With Credit Acceptance Corporation * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), resolving allegations that CAC originated loans the company knew, or should have known, consumers could not afford. Under the settlement, joined by 40 state attorneys general, CAC will provide $694 million in cash and debt reli more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces Subprime Auto Lender Will Pay $380,000 for Taking Advantage of DC Car Buyers * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that the District of Columbia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a $694 million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies, to resolve allegations the company set car buy more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in August in 8 states and the District of Columbia and stable in 42 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 10 states had increases, and 26 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.1 percent, was unchanged over the month and was li more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Sounds Alarm of Looming Social Security Deadline, Discusses Health Care Affordability at Semafor Future of Health Forum * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) discussed a wide range of pressing issues as Congress comes to a close, ranging from health care affordability to Social Security's looming insolvency, to the future of college athletics, during this week's Semafor Future of Health Forum. As Chairman of the Senate He more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carter Condemns Nike, Converse Sneaker Ad Depicting a Lynching * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after Converse and Nike released a social media campaign promoting the Chuck 70X sneaker - including pictures with serious racial implications. "Nike and Converse, what the hell were you thinking? "Your campaign shows what looks like a hooded Klansman, framed by what appea more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In August From A Year Ago In 35 States And D.C.; 31 States Add Jobs From July To August As Association Warns Of Risks From Policies * Ohio and Louisiana Top Rankings between August 2025 and August 2026, While California and New Hampshire Trail; Ohio and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While Colorado and Rhode Island Experience the Worst Monthly Job Losses Constructio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all proceedings brought by the filing of petitions for comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before September 5, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due on October 5, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFOR more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Finding her stride: Air Force medic channels grit, military medicine to return to duty * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -Inside the sunlit rehabilitation gym at the Center for the Intrepid, Senior Airman Hailey Alaniz stood between two parallel bars, looking down at her newly fitted left leg. Finished in a custom, dark-sparkle carbon-fiber wrap, the prosthetic offered just the touch of personality and "bling" the 24-year-old medic more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Global Strike deputy commander, senior leaders discuss nuclear command and control during AFA conference * NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Lt. Gen. Jason Armagost, deputy commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, joined senior Department of War leaders Sept. 16 for a panel discussion on nuclear command and control during the Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Armagost joined Lt more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * Growth and Momentum Take Center Stage in State of the University Address September 18, 2026 Sixty-five years after the University of South Carolina Aiken began with a promise to provide educational opportunities that would serve students and strengthen the region, that promise is taking shape on a much larger scale. As USCA celebrates its 65th year, record enrollment, expanded academic programs, significant research investments more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Addresses Team Who Built Sea Drone Used to Rescue Downed Apache Crew * In early June, an Army AH-64 Apache helicopter patrolling regional waters went down off the coast of Oman, leaving two crew members in need of rescue. An autonomous surface vessel -a U.S. Navy Corsair operated by the 5th Fleet's Task Force 59 -rescued the soldiers. The autonomous seafaring vessel -manufactured by Texas-based Saronic -picked up the crew members and transported the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy reintroduces bill to give tax relief to teachers, home school families * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today reintroduced the Support Our Educators Act to help teachers and educators keep more of their hard-earned money by providing tax relief for out-of-pocket educational expenses. The Support Our Educators Act would double the amount that elementary and secondary school teachers can  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 18 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Life After Law School: Greg Wasserstrom * Life After Law School is a new series from Tulane Law School checking in with recent graduates as they begin their legal careers. In each spotlight, we'll hear about their experiences after graduation, from navigating the transition into practice to finding their place in the legal profession. In this edition, we'll hear from Greg Wasserstrom (L '24), who works at Yorn Levine. Tell us about your curren more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 19 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Attorney General John M. Formella Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with the attorneys general of 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, requiring the compan more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation For Making Unaffordable, Designed-To-Fail Loans New Jersey and 40 States Hold CAC Accountable After CFPB Permanently Dropped Its Enforcement Action in 2025 September 17, 2026 Office of The Attorney General - Jennifer Davenport, Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs - Christopher Peterson, Acting Director Divis more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * First Mover States Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia Selected by DOE as Potential Host States for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses September 17, 2026 By Kirsten Verclas, NASEO The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of potential host states for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, integrated, full-cycle nuclear ecosystems. Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah wer more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 17, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that Oklahoma and 40 other states have entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC will provide $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Oklahoma will receive $1.76 million from the sett more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, Sept. 18 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss-LSU Rivalry Takes Flight * OXFORD, Miss. - The Ole Miss-LSU rivalry soared to new heights ahead of the big game this Saturday. University of Mississippi alumnus and pilot Joshua Gregory invaded Baton Rouge last week to taunt Tiger fans with the airborne message "Come to the SIP." Not to be outdone, Louisiana State University fan and pilot Matthew Becker was inspired to return the trash talk by spelling out "Geaux Tigers" above Oxford on more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Powering Affordability: Community connections lead to energy saving improvements * For Entergy Arkansas, powering affordability starts with making sure customers know what resources are available. That's why the Entergy Solutions team attended an event at Plaza Frida in Little Rock, connecting with members of the Spanish-speaking community and sharing information designed to help customers use less energy, improve comfort and manage t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following letter with co-signers to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 15, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Speaker Johnson, As Members of the Florida Delegation, we write to urge you to reinstate the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTC) in any future funding vehicles. These credits were unfortunately allowed to expire  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Carter, McIver, Menefee, and Ruiz Champion the Equity in Research Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA), alongside Reps. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ), Christian Menefee (D-TX), and Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-CA), re-introduced the Equity in Research Act. This legislation creates a targeted National Science Foundation grant program to increase research capacity for under-resourced institutions of higher education. "For far t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise, LA Delegation: The U.S. Space Academy Can Thrive in Louisiana, the World's New Space Corridor * METAIRIE, LA. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) led the Louisiana delegation, including Speaker Mike Johnson, Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy, and Representatives Clay Higgins, Julia Letlow, Troy Carter, and Cleo Fields, in a joint letter of support for the permanent establishment of the United States Space Academy ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of September 17, 2026 * Protecting American Consumers from Costly Climate Mandates In 2023, the Biden Administration issued a rule allowing California to enforce a radical climate tax targeting shipping vessels. The regulation forces certain cargo ships to turn off their diesel engines while at California ports or face steep penalties. This costly mandate is hurting America's supply chains and dr more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 18 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane test could dramatically speed diagnosis of hard-to-detect lung infections * A little-known chronic lung disease is silently emerging as a growing public health threat in the U.S. and around the world. Nontuberculous mycobacteria -a group of 200 known species of environmental bacteria found in soil and water, including household plumbing -can cause chronic, tuberculosis-like lung infections. NTM lung disease afflicts as many as 300,000 Ameri more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 17 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt Law Hosts Inaugural Supreme Court Briefing * #Experts unpack a term that reshaped presidential power, election law, and citizenship The University of Baltimore School of Law hosted its first-ever Supreme Court Briefing in honor of Constitution Day. The program drew a standing-room-only crowd of students, faculty, and community members to hear constitutional law experts and scholars analyze one of the most consequential terms in recent Supre more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Agreement provides $19 million for Virginia, with $2 million in restitution for impacted Virginians - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million more PR