ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to inflate generic drug prices more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement will resolve allegations that the generic drug manuf more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medications, costing patients millions of dollars. Today more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 mil more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Oct. 2 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Changing the future of 5G private networks: INL researcher patent advances spectrum sharing October 1, 2026 Wireless technology has advanced dramatically in the past 20 years, and wireless networks have been expanding nonstop. However, this expansion has caused a growing problem: too many systems competing for finite spectrum. At the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Arupjyoti "Arup" Bhuyan has spent years  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspir more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Court Halts Unlawful DOJ Grant Restrictions For Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Providers * Washington, D.C. - A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled in favor of state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and providers, ending a lawsuit that blocked the Trump-Vance administration's unlawful conditions on federal grants for programs administered by the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Ag more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement on Support for Ratepayer Protection Act * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation led by Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) to address the increasing energy infrastructure demands associated with large data centers: "The U.S. must remain globally competitive in the advancement of artificial intelligence, which requires supporting the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Wyden, Risch, Merkley Introduce Three-Year Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools Program * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act program (SRS) for three years, providing continued support for rural schools and counties home to nontaxable federal land more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the 11 federal regional commissions and authorities. Those commiss more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 910 West Main, Suite 342 Boise ID 83702 Idaho Council September 28, 2026 Re: Proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (RIN 0596-AD66) Secretary Rollins and Chief Schultz: On behalf of the Idaho Council of Trout Unlimited, representing nine chapters and over 3,500 members and supporters across Idaho, we submit these comments regarding the U.S. Dep more ST

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Information on Changes to UConn's "Blue Phone" System * The safety of students, employees, and guests on our campuses is our highest priority at UConn, and a driving force behind decisions about how to best deploy resources and technology to achieve that goal. The blue light emergency phone kiosks on our campuses were installed in the mid-1990s with those safety and security considerations in mind, using what was the most current technology at tha more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Faculty Featured in University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Showcase * This month, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will hold an art exhibition that spans three physical gallery spaces on campus as well as four decades of artists and academics. "How We Got It Together" is an exhibition of work by University of Wisconsin alums who have received graduate degrees since 1986 and which gathers paintings, ink work, ceramics, sculpture, performance art, photogra more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Rupp Debate Team Brings Home Silver Sweepstakes at Season - Opener Tournament * The Idaho State University Rupp Debate Team launched its 2026-2027 competitive season with a stellar performance at the College of Southern Idaho tournament, Fran Tanner, held Friday, September 25, through Saturday, September 26. Competing against a formidable slate of regional programs-including Boise State University, Weber State University, the University of Idaho, and th more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Surveying Professor Offers Expert Take on Deadly Nepal Glacier Collapse Floods * A glacier collapse in Nepal's Langtang National Park on Wednesday, August 26, has killed at least 1,410 people and left 6,145 missing, with another 43 dead and 519 missing across the border in Tibet, according to figures reported by Nepali and Chinese officials. Nepal's government has estimated the flooding caused between $4 billion and $7 billion in economic damage. Rajend more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy and Health Professions Dean Announced * After an extensive national search, and following careful consideration of feedback from faculty and staff, an offer was extended to and accepted by Tom Wadsworth, PharmD, BCPS, MSOL, to become the dean of the new L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy and Health Professions (COPHP). "I'm very pleased that Dr. Wadsworth has accepted the permanent role of dean for the College of Pharmacy and He more PR

LEWISTON, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Lewis-Clark State College posted the following news release: * * * LC State, Harry L. Bettis Foundation establish scholarship program * Lewis-Clark State College is proud to partner with the Harry L. Bettis Foundation in establishing the Harry Bettis Scholarship Program which will provide need-based scholarships to attendees from rural communities throughout Idaho. This transformational gift will change the face of scholarships at LC State, standing as the second largest single scholarship in the college's history more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies participated in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * NASA Science Officer and ISU Alum to Give Talk During Homecoming Week * An Idaho State University Alum who recently served as a NASA Science Officer for this year's Artemis II Mission is returning to campus during Homecoming Week, and you're invited to hear about her experience. Angela Garcia, planetary geologist at NASA Johnson Space Center, will present "Angela Talks Artemis: Training Astronauts, Testing Spacesuits, and Supporting Moon Missions," on Frid more PR

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- North Idaho College posted the following news: * * * NIC to offer free assistance completing financial aid applications * Six free drop-in sessions to assist current and future students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be held on North Idaho College's Coeur d'Alene campus this fall. The first session is Monday, Oct. 5, from 5-7 p.m. North Idaho College will host six events to offer current and future students, parents, families and adult learners free one-on-one more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South Dakotans receiving a portion of the settlement fund more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Sailor Benny Returns for Limited Time Homecoming Apparel Shop * Get ready for ISU's Homecoming and show your Bengal pride with the official Sailor Benny Football sprint store! Now Open through Monday, October 26, 2026! Idaho State University Athletics has launched a limited-run online store featuring exclusive Idaho State gear built around the popular Sailor Benny mark, matching the same look that will be featured on Bengal football helmets during the team' more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche, Immigration, Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella, and Executive Office for Immigration Review Acting Director Sirce E. Owen: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 30, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20530 - David Venturella Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 5 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Trash into Treasure: ISU Researchers Developing Polymers to Extract Rare Earth Elements From Waste * Rare earth elements are a group of 17 elements used to produce everything from smartphones and consumer electronics to wind turbines, electric vehicles, and more. Found in relative abundance despite the misnomer of a name-one rare earth, cerium, is more abundant than copper-the catch is they're often found in not-easy-to-get-at-and-extract deposits like gold  more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Oct. 1 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK aerospace students collect eclipse data for NASA in 'Land of Fire and Ice' * When Iceland experienced a rare total solar eclipse last month -marking the country's first total solar eclipse since 1954 and the first to cross the western region since 1433 -a team of University of Kentucky student researchers were there to measure how Earth's atmosphere responded to it. Five aerospace students from the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering,  more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Sept. 30 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * University of Idaho Theatre Arts presents fall 2026 First Bite New Play Series * MOSCOW, Idaho -The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts will present four virtual readings of two student-written plays as part of the First Bite New Play Series. The free readings will be held via Zoom: * "Avalanche" by Kevin Nielsen -5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 * "Lobstertown" by Ellen Azevedo -5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, and 2 p.m. S more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Association of Wheat Growers posted the following news release: * * * With Farm Bill Set to Expire at Midnight, Wheat Growers Call on Congress to Act * Contact: Elizabeth Rivera | 202-547-7800 | erivera@wheatworld.org Washington, D.C. (September 30, 2026) - As the farm bill extension expires at midnight tonight, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) calls on Congress to stop kicking the can down the road and deliver both a long-term Farm Bill and immediate economic a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Extend Secure Rural Schools Funding * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today were joined by their colleagues Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both R-Idaho, in introducing legislation that would extend funding for the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program for three years, and clarify congressional intention for distribution of funding for counties in Oregon with Bureau of Land Management  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Introduce Bill to Extend Secure Rural Schools Funding * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both D-Ore., today were joined by their colleagues Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both R-Idaho, in introducing legislation that would extend funding for the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program for three years, and clarify congressional intention for distribution of funding for counties in Oregon with Bureau of Land Management lan more PR