WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLLS: Dead Heat in ME-02 as Matt Dunlap Gains Momentum * New polling out of Maine's 2nd district finds Matt Dunlap is neck and neck with extremist Paul LePage. The polling found that Trump is 13 points underwater in the district - the latest sign Mainers are rejecting his cost-raising agenda. Maine voters are turning away from LePage in droves as he continues to support historic health care cuts, price-hiking tariffs, and more PR

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. 18 -- Southern Maine Community College posted the following news: * * * #BeWolfie: Help bring SeaWolf spirit to life * Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) has exciting events coming up, and we're looking for students who are interested in stepping into the role of Wolfie, SMCC's mascot. Wolfie plays an important part in creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere at College events. Whether interacting with students, greeting community members, posing for photos or showing SeaWolf pride, Wolfie helps make SMCC's more PR

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 18 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * A research station has begun drifting with Arctic sea ice. Here's why scientists put it there. * By Lee Karp-Boss Professor, School of Marine Sciences, University of Maine A new research station has begun drifting with sea ice in the high Arctic, marking the start of an ambitious international effort to study one of the fastest-changing and least-understood regions on Earth. On Sept. 9, Tara Polar Station reached its target location in the centra more PR

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

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG's office secures protection for personal information of millions of drivers * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 attorneys general secured a preliminary injunction that blocks the federal government from demanding the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers who hold commercial driver's licenses, and from terminating more than $10 million in federal funding to the American Association of Motor  more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 18 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * All Roads Lead to TUT's 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue * The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)'s Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) has officially announced its 5th Annual Future of Work Dialogue. The high-profile event will take place from 30 September to 01 October 2026 at The Maslow Hotel, Time Square, Menlyn Maine. The theme of the 5th Annual Future of Work dialogue is: "Turning the Developmental Tide: Advancing Africa's  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

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 17 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Opposing Attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief today in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country. The brief supports a motion for a more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 18 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 24 other attorneys general and states announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 24 attorneys general announcing a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal inform 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

ORANGE, Connecticut, Sept. 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, posted the following news release: * * * Avangrid Foundation Supports Future Energy Workforce Through Scholarships at Kennebec Valley Community College * The Foundation's grant will provide five scholarships to students in the Electrical Lineworker and Electrical Technology program Fairfield, ME-September 18, 2026-The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdro more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 19 -- Caesars Entertainment, a casino-entertainment provider, issued the following news release: * * * Caesars Entertainment Reveals Domestic WSOP Online 2026 Fall Bracelet Schedule Series runs Sept. 27 through Nov. 10 with 33 bracelet events, online circuit competition and more than $3 million in online championship guarantees LAS VEGAS (Sept. 17, 2026) - Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today released the domestic schedule for the WSOP Online 2026 fall series. The schedule features 33 coveted  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary: * * * Building and Using a U.S. Polar Defense Industrial Base Commentary by William "Bill" Muntean III and Alexander B. Gray September 17, 2026 The significant differences between the Arctic and Antarctic have traditionally made it challenging for U.S. policymakers to form a coherent strategy covering both polar regions. The Arctic is dominated by an ocean with rapidly declining ice cover and is surrounded by countries with clear sov more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 IN THE STATES: American Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Are Getting Crushed by Skyrocketing Costs Thanks to Trump and Republicans Across the country, everyday Americans are dipping into their savings and going into debt thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' reckless economic agenda that's making just about everything more expensive. From the gas pump to the grocery store, working families are being forced to pay mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Senate Republicans Double Down on Trump's Tariffs and Block Democrats' Effort To Lower Costs Under Trump and Vance, the average American household has spent an additional $4,200 on goods and services Senate Republicans yesterday blocked legislation from Democrats that would revoke and refund Donald Trump's most recent tariffs, including a 12.5% universal tariff rate and a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, and curb Trump's abili 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 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Following Bombshell Whistleblower Disclosure, Padilla, Schumer, Senators to Demand Investigation into DHS Voter Data Misconduct * 18 Senators seek "thorough and objective" investigation into new whistleblower disclosure revealing DHS officers were directed to illegally access sensitive voter data and create law enforcement records based on unreliable data compiled with "supplemental magic" WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden pushes stronger anti-corruption rules on House earmarks * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) is co-leading an effort to strengthen guardrails against Members of Congress using taxpayer-funded earmarks to increase their own net worth. Golden joined Reps. Young Kim (CA-40) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) to introduce a resolution seeking to change House rules regarding Community Project Funding (CPF), a process that allows Members to  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Concludes Visit to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Maine-Montenegro Partnership * Podgorica, MONTENEGRO - Governor Janet Mills today concluded her visit to Montenegro to commemorate the 20thAnniversary of the Maine-Montenegro National Guard State Partnership. During her visit, Governor Mills, joined by Major General Diane Dunn, held bilateral talks with Montenegrin top leaders, observed a tactical military demonstration with the Montenegr more PR

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 18 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * I'll take UMaine alumni for $200: 2005 graduate to appear on 'Jeopardy!' * University of Maine alumna Emily Burnham is set to appear on "Jeopardy!" Burnham, who graduated from UMaine in 2005 with a double major in English and philosophy, traveled to California last month to tape one or more episodes of the quiz show. Her first appearance is set for Sept. 23. The episode will air locally on ABC 7 in Bangor at 7:30 p.m. It's the fulfillment of a lifel more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Political] -- The Institute for Free Speech posted the following news release: * * * Judgment Permanently Ends School Board's Censorship of Public Comment * Augusta, ME -A year-long fight over public comment time at Augusta School Board meetings has ended with a resounding victory for free speech. The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine entered a consent judgment yesterday for Nicholas "Corn Pop" Blanchard in the Institute for Free Speech case Blanchard v. Augusta Board of Education. The judgment  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Expands Tribal Access Program to Improve the Exchange of Critical Data with Federally Recognized Tribes September 18, 2026 With this expansion, TAP now supports 159 Tribes and more than 500 Tribal government agencies. - The Justice Department has selected seven additional federally recognized Tribes to participate in the continued expansion of the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information (TAP), a program that prov more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Joins Colleagues Demanding Answers from Hegseth on Human, Economic Cost of Iran War * WASHINGTON D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, is calling on the Pentagon to provide basic information on the cost to American taxpayers of the Iran War. In a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth from King and several of his colleagues, the senators demand a full accounting  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Stresses Importance of U.S.-China Engagement on AI's "Shared Risks" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of the White House's historic State Visit with President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is underlining the crucial importance of productive engagement by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with the Chinese Government on the "shared risks" posed by artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter to Bessent, Ki more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 18 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call * BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2026 \-M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE: MTB) will announce its third quarter 2026 earnings results in a press release that will be issued before the market opens on Friday, October 16, 2026. Following the release, M&T will conduct a conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to d more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1844-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: CMS-1844-P, Calendar Year 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Home Health Quality Reporting Program; Expanded Home Health Value-Based  more ST

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 18 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Maine nurses condemn Prime Healthcare's illegal firings and suspensions at Central Maine Medical Center * Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee (MSNA/NNOC), an affiliate for National Nurses United (NNU), released the following statement today in response to illegal discipline against nurses by Prime Healthcare: Central Maine Medical Center management has illegally fired 14 nurses. Six more nur more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 19 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cluchey, Webb host community forum on fraud protection with Attorney General Frey 9/18/2026 RICHMOND - Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, and Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham, hosted a community forum on Thursday, September 17 with Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey to discuss how Mainers can better protect themselves from fraud and scams, including the Bitcoin Depot kiosk scam, which ultimately resulted in a $1.9 million payout this year to Mainers more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 19 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland: * * * Sen. Beebe-Center celebrates $869,850 in Community Action Grants awarded to communities in Knox County September 18, 2026 | Senator Beebe-Center The funds awarded will support storm recovery and resilience projects to protect Maine people, businesses and infrastructure. - AUGUSTA -- Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland, is pleased to announce that eight communities in Senate District 12 have b more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 19 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop: * * * Senator Hickman celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to Hallowell and Gardiner September 18, 2026 | Senator Hickman The funds awarded will support storm recovery and resilience projects to protect Maine people, businesses and infrastructure. - AUGUSTA -- Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, is pleased to announce that the Cities of Hallowell and Gardiner were selected to receive Community Acti more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 19 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel: * * * Sen. Ingwersen earns score of 100% from Maine Women's Lobby September 18, 2026 | Senator Ingwersen AUGUSTA -- Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, earned a perfect score from the Maine Women's Lobby for votes during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature. "Whenever I take a vote on a bill, I think about my wife, daughters and granddaughters," said Sen. Ingwersen. "I have a duty to v more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 19 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk: * * * Sen. Rafferty earns score of 100% from Maine Women's Lobby September 18, 2026 | Senator Rafferty AUGUSTA -- Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, earned a perfect score from the Maine Women's Lobby for votes during the second regular session of the 132nd Legislature. "It is an honor to receive a 100% scorecard from the Maine Women's Lobby," said Sen. Rafferty. "Throughout my time in the Legislature, I ha more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information 9/18/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the  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 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Announces 2026 Honor Award Recipients * Press Release PORTLAND, Maine - At its 2026 annual meeting, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture recognized three exemplary employees of state departments of agriculture for their service, communication and administration on behalf of their state. "Each year, NASDA is proud to recognize the p 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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Joins Schatz, Pocan in Introducing Legislation to Make College More Affordable * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) in introducing the Debt-Free College Act, legislation that would reduce the cost of college for students and help mitigate the growing student debt crisis in the United States. The bill also restores a path to an aff more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 670 Maine Avenue, SW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20024 PHRMA.ORG September 11, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Change more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (TNSCrpt) -- Democrats Who Win the Working Class: Profiles From the Seven Battleground States - A report from Progressive Policy Institute - September 2026 (73 pages) * * * INTRODUCTION ... P3 ABOUT THE AUTHOR ... P9 WINNING VOICES: CANDIDATE PROFILES ... P10 ARIZONA Brian Fernandez ... P11 Lorena Austin ... P13 Mariana Sandoval ... P15 Stephanie Simacek ... P17 GEORGIA Floyd Griffin ... P19 Mack Jackson ... P21 Tangie Herring ... P23 MICHIGAN Angela Witwer ... P26 Denise Mentzer ... P28 John more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff Joins Slotkin and Senate Democrats in Demanding Answers from Hegseth on Cost of Iran War Pentagon Greatly Underestimates Cost of Iran War to Taxpayers and Families - Washington D.C. -U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (Calif.) joined Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and 44 of their colleagues, nearly the entire Democratic caucus, in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, demanding a f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cruz's MAPOceans Act heads to President Trump's Desk September 18, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) touted House passage of the MAPOceans Act, which he introduced in February 2025 with Senator Angus King (I-Maine). Advanced by the Senate Commerce Committee in March 2025 and passed by the Senate last September, the legis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Announces New Balance Contract to Produce Athletic Shoes in Maine for the U.S. Military * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that New Balance has been awarded a contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide athletic shoes for members of the U.S. military. The shoes will be produced at the New Balance Central Maine facility in Skowhegan. Under the three-year contract, DLA could purchase up  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Presses ICE for Accountability and Transparency Following Whistleblower Complaint Over Agency's Failure to Properly Vet New Recruits * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a Senior Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is pressing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for accountability and transparency after a new whistleblower report revealed that the Trump Adminis more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * State agriculture officials conclude 2026 conference with reflections, announcements and new leadership * PORTLAND, Maine - The nation's commissioners, directors and secretaries of agriculture gathered in Portland, Maine, for NASDA's 2026 Annual Meeting to address challenges and opportunities impacting the agricultural industry with 460 in-person and virtual atten more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * The Long Blue Line: Joshua James and lifesaving heroes in November gale of 1888 * "No vessels sighted since morning. Last night we saw several running for shelter... The Lord help anything off this coast to-night" Keeper Horace Trundy, Portland Maine (November 25, 1888) The storm of November 1888 devastated the Atlantic seaboard from Virginia to the Canadian border. It would begin on November 25th and pound the coast for nearly  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Two Lawrence-based filmmakers among recipients of 2026 Rocket Grants * LAWRENCE -The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas and Charlotte Street in Kansas City announce the awardees of this year's Rocket Grants, a re-granting program supported by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Lawrence-based filmmakers Lourdes Kalusha-Aguirre and Sean Kenealy are among the 10 recipients. Each recipient will receive $6,000 for a total of $60,00 more PR

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 18 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine researchers to develop new math to better understand bladder dysfunction * Bladder disorders affect millions of Americans, disrupting sleep, work and everyday life and, in some cases, leaving people unable to fully control when they urinate. They also contribute to substantial health care costs. Researchers still don't fully understand why the lower urinary tract stops functioning normally or which part of the system should be targeted to rest 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

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Over Trump Administration's Unlawful Demand of CDL Drivers' Personal Information RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Demand Investigation into Trump Administration Voter Data Misconduct * #Oregon senators seek "thorough and objective" investigation into new whistleblower disclosure revealing DHS officers were directed to illegally access sensitive voter data and create law enforcement records based on unreliable data compiled with "supplemental magic" WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today demanded the U.S. Department of Hom more PR