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A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
September 24, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that LabCorp will pay more than $2.2 million and strengthen its data-security practices under a multistate settlement resolving an investigation into a 2019 data breach that potentially exposed th more PR
Associate Vice President/Chief Information Officer Finalists Announced (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 24 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Associate Vice President/Chief Information Officer Finalists Announced
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Each candidate will take part in an open forum in person on the Pocatello campus. All are welcome to meet the candidates and ask questions. Feedback opportunities will be available online after each forum.
If you are unable to attend in person, please attend virtually using the Zoom webinar links provided.
Showkat Choudhury: Wednesday, September 30, 3:30 p.m., Rendezvous Suite
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain gene more PR
Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach (10)
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
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September 24, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general in securing approximately $2.3 million and critical reforms to protect consumers from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) after a 2019 data breach impacted millions of Labcorp customers more PR
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that Nebraska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Credi more PR
Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
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Sept. 24, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as Labcorp, resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at its debt collector American Medical Collection Agency.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general, has secured a settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, doi more PR
Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General Tong today led a coalition of 44 attorneys general announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieva more PR
Crapo Recognized for Leadership in Fight Against Cancer (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Recognized for Leadership in Fight Against Cancer
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Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, is being recognized for his leadership in advancing policies to improve cancer research, screening and care.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) presented Crapo with its National Distinguished Advocacy Award, the organization's most prestigious honor, recognizing his work more PR
Crapo Recognized for Leadership in Fight Against Cancer (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 24,2026
Crapo Recognized for Leadership in Fight Against Cancer
Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, is being recognized for his leadership in advancing policies to improve cancer research, screening and care.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) presented Crapo with its National Distinguished Advocacy Award, the o more PR
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider HHS, IRS and U.S. Tax Court Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 24,2026
Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider HHS, IRS and U.S. Tax Court Nominations
Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session to consider the nominations of Gerard "Chris" Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), James "Jim" Gadwood to be Chief Counsel of the Internal Reve more PR
Finance Committee Advances HHS, IRS and U.S. Tax Court Nominations (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 24,2026
Finance Committee Advances HHS, IRS and U.S. Tax Court Nominations
Washington, D.C.--The U.S. Senate Finance Committee advanced the nominations of Gerard "Chris" Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) by a vote of 15-12, James "Jim" Gadwood to be Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by a vote of 14-13, Ge Bai to be Assistant Secretary for Planning & Eva more PR
Five Excellent Alumni Receive 2026 Goshen College Alumni Awards (10)
GOSHEN, Indiana, Sept. 25 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
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Five excellent alumni receive 2026 Goshen College alumni awards
Sep 24 2026
Five excellent alumni have been chosen to receive Goshen College's 2026 alumni awards for their commitment to living out the college's motto, "Culture for Service," and for exemplifying the college's core values. They will receive their awards during the Homecoming Weekend festivities.
The 2026 alumni awardees are:
* Jonathan Shenk '88, Princeton Junction, New Jersey -- Culture for Servic more PR
Fulcher Announces $26 Million Returned to Idahoans Through Casework (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Fulcher Announces $26 Million Returned to Idahoans Through Casework
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September 24, 2026
CONTACT: Nikki.gooden@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced that $26,414,108 has been returned to Idahoans through casework. This is money owed to constituents that was being held by a federal agency.
Through his constituent services casework team, Congressman Fulcher's office has closed more than 7,592 ca more PR
Gallego, Arizona Democrats Press Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Gallego, Arizona Democrats Press Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands
Lawmakers seek transparency on four Arizona proposals covering more than 3,000 acres of federal public land
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WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego joined Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) in pressing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for answe more PR
Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters
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#Interior is reviewing at least a dozen proposals covering 17,600 acres across six states while shutting the public out
Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Representative Dina Titus (D-Nev.), along with 14 House Democrats, sent a letter demanding answers from Interior S more PR
Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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09.24.26
Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters
Interior is reviewing at least a dozen proposals covering 17,600 acres across six states while shutting the public out
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Representative Dina Titus (D-Nev.), alo more PR
Idaho Army National Guard Conducts 3 Search, Rescue Missions in 3 Days (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Idaho Army National Guard Conducts 3 Search, Rescue Missions in 3 Days
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The Idaho Army National Guard conducted three successful search-and-rescue missions in three days beginning Sept. 16, assisting local search-and-rescue agencies with rescues in remote parts of Ada and Custer counties in Idaho.
"Whether our soldiers are serving overseas in support of combat operations or responding to an emergency here at home, the Idaho National Guard is trained to op more PR
Idaho Parks & Recreation Dept. Urges Revision of Travel Management Regulations to Restore Public Land Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
5657 Warm Springs Ave. | PO Box 83720 | Boise, Idaho 83720-0065 | Phone (208) 334-4199 | www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
Chuck Roady, Chair - District 1 | Hugh Cooke - District 2 | Erika Malmen - District 3 | Jim Keating - District 4 | Amy Manning - District 5 | Cortney Liddiard - District 6 Idaho Park and Recreation Board
September 23, 2026
Director, Public Benefits more ST
ISU Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology and Biochemistry Dr. Judy Fontenelle (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 24 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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ISU Mourns the Loss of Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology and Biochemistry Dr. Judy Fontenelle
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The Department of Biomedical Sciences, the College of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and the greater ISU community mourn the loss of Dr. Lydia "Judy" Fontenelle, Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry and Pharmacology. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Fontenelle attended Louisiana State University for her undergraduate, earning a B.S. in Mathematics and Sc more PR
ISU to Host 2026 Mountain West Marching Invitational at ICCU Dome (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 24 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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ISU to Host 2026 Mountain West Marching Invitational at ICCU Dome
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The invitational will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcasing approximately 25 marching bands performing precision drill, musicianship and visual artistry before judges and spectators. The event is open to the public, with admission $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available for purchase at the ICCU Dome on the day of the event.
"The 2026 Mountain Wes more PR
Maine A.G. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
9/24/2026
Attorney General Frey, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs.
AUGUSTA - Attorney General Frey is urging consume more PR
N.D. A.G. WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
September 23, 2026
BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eligible consumers to recover money from settlements more PR
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollars in settlement funds obtained from generic drug m more PR
N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
September 22, 2026
Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers
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TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for more PR
New Issue Brief: How States Can Cut Rules and Regulations--and Make it Stick (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release:
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New Issue Brief: How States Can Cut Rules and Regulations--and Make it Stick
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Idaho's two-step process that other states can copy
NEW YORK, NY - Government agencies add regulations to solve new problems or satisfy new mandates, yet they rarely revisit those regulations once they've been enacted. Across the country, state and federal agencies alike carry the weight of these outdated rules, and officials often treat them as unfort more PR
New U of I Extension director motivated by opportunity to improve lives (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, Sept. 24 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
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New U of I Extension director motivated by opportunity to improve lives
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MOSCOW, Idaho -Randall "Randy" Brooks will start Monday, Sept. 28, as director of University of Idaho Extension and associate dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, bringing more than 35 years of experience with UI Extension to the role.
Brooks replaces Barbara Petty, who retired on Aug. 31 after nearly three decades of leadership and service to U of I.
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NFWF Announces $13.3 Million in Grants Through the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release:
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NFWF Announces $13.3 Million in Grants Through the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 24, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $13.3 million in funding for 14 grants that will conserve critical winter ranges and migration corridors for mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and other wildlife across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nev more PR
Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs Oppose Education Department Proposed EDGAR Rewrite Over Grant Disruptions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542
September 23, 2026
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542
Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
I write more ST
Rep. Courtney Issues Letter to House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Readiness (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter to Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Ranking Member Adam Smith, D-Washington, Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness, and Ranking Member John Garamendi, D-California:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 14, 2026
The Honorable Mike Rogers
Chairman
House Committee on Armed Services
2216 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorabl more PR
Risch Introduces Bill to Lower Cost of Housing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Risch Introduces Bill to Lower Cost of Housing
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act to eliminate duplicative federal energy efficiency regulations on manufactured housing to reduce costs for homebuyers.
"Homeownership is central to the American dream, and I am committed to making that a reality attainable for every hardworking Idahoan," said Risch. "My Affor more PR
Rupp Debate Society Opens 2026-27 Season at College of Southern Idaho (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 24 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Rupp Debate Society Opens 2026-27 Season at College of Southern Idaho
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Idaho State University's James M. & Sharon E. Rupp Debate Society opens its 2026-27 travel season September 25 and 26 at the Fran Tanner Open, hosted by the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls.
Isaac Brambila, Lazarus Clark and Alex Kuyperand will represent Idaho State in International Public Debate Association competition and in individual speaking events including extemporaneous more PR
Stanton Leads Arizona Democrats in Pressing Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Leads Arizona Democrats in Pressing Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands
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WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and Reps. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) in pressing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for answers after reporting revealed that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is weighing data center-related proposals on feder more PR
U of I earns two national recognitions for sustainability (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, Sept. 23 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
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U of I earns two national recognitions for sustainability
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MOSCOW, Idaho -University of Idaho helped shape the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability -then became one of the first 14 institutions to earn it. U of I was also named a Top Performer in Curriculum in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index, earning a 100% score.
"In Idaho, sustainability shapes real decisions about land, water, energy and the communities that depend on them," more PR
UC Merced Among First Campuses to Earn Carnegie Classification for Sustainability (10)
MERCED, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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UC Merced Among First Campuses to Earn Carnegie Classification for Sustainability
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Key Points
* UC Merced is one of the first 14 institutions nationwide to earn the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, recognizing its comprehensive commitment to sustainability and climate action.
* The university is the only four-year California institution and the only UC campus to receive the classification, adding a fourth Carnegi more PR
Volunteers Needed for 2026 Haunted Science Laboratory (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 24 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Volunteers Needed for 2026 Haunted Science Laboratory
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The Idaho State University physics program needs your help with one of the area's most popular Halloween attractions.
The ISU physics program and Kiwanis Club of Pocatello's Haunted Science Laboratory will return to the Bannock County Event Center in October. Volunteers are needed to help set up and prepare for the hundreds of local students who attend. The Haunted Science Lab features more than 50 e more PR
West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that West Virginia, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"). The settlement resolves the investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Credi more PR
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