UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * $1M DOE grant to explore three elements in used nuclear fuel * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nuclear energy is a clean, low-carbon power source that can generate electricity 24 hours a day, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. New reactor technologies, such as molten salt reactors -which use high-temperature liquid salts instead of water as the primary coolant -have the potential to improve fuel utilization and support more effici more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition * DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-runn more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running co more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson develops five field pea varieties for Southeast growers * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Clemson University scientists have developed five field pea varieties tailored to growing conditions in the Southeast and increasing demand for plant-based food ingredients. The varieties could provide farmers with a winter cash crop on land that might otherwise remain fallow or be used for cover crops. The work began in 2020 through Clem more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news: * * * EMSL and NETL Collaborate to Advance Sources of Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements Researchers will investigate how biological processes could help recover valuable metals from domestic mine waste, low-grade ores, geofluids, or other unconventional materials October 1, 2026 Researchers from the Environmental Molecular Science Laboratory (EMSL) are collaborating with the National Energy Technol more PR

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news: * * * ENA Members Choose Vanessa Gorman as 2027 President-elect Paige Fumo Fox Secretary/treasurer, two board members also picked in annual election SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Oct. 1, 2026) - A believer in the power of connecting people and building the community of emergency and forensic nurses, Vanessa Gorman, DNP, MSN, RN, CCRN, FAEN, FCENA, of Australia, has been chosen as the 2027 Emergency Nurses Association president-elect. Vanessa Gorman Gorman cur more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Little comments on State of Idaho's expanded partnership with feds to accelerate forest management across Idaho * Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little commented today on the announcement from the Idaho Department of Lands and U.S. Forest Service that five new Good Neighbor Authority agreements were signed to further expand active forest management activities across the state. "Idaho is a national leader in active forest management, and these new more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors urged Congress to pass permitting reform to cut red tape, lower energy costs, and strengthen our nation's infrastructure. You can find a copy of the statement here. "Republican governors are working every day to cut red tape, increase investment, and make our states the best places in the world more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Crapo, U.S. Senate Honor Forensic Scientists * Washington, D.C. -The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a Senate resolution designating September 20-26, 2026, as National Forensic Science Week. U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced the resolution to honor the role forensic science plays in administering justice, holding offenders accountable and exonerating the innocent. "Forensic science practitioners, researchers and administrators do imp more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 2 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * A Message from the Chair: Idahoans deserve leaders focused on their concerns * What political parties choose to fight for says a lot about their values and what they demand from elected leaders. At a recent Idaho Democratic Party meeting in Coeur d'Alene, grassroots members passed three resolutions addressing concerns we have heard from Idahoans: rising grocery costs, protecting citizen-led ballot initiatives, and safeguarding our water and future. Idaho i more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Idaho students earning high school credit through 4-H project work * Elizabeth Murdock, of Blackfoot, documented more than 500 hours of work on a project that counted toward a single animal science high school credit while attending Snake River Opportunities High School. In Summer 2025, Murdock was among the first Idaho students to participate in Learn Everywhere with 4-H, a program that awards high school credits for approved University of Idaho Exte more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Idaho's 4-H Stream Team builds tech skills while expanding fair access * Members of Teresa Balderrama's 4-H Stream Team work behind the scenes and don't receive awards or ribbons at county fairs. Instead, their work spotlights the accomplishments of fellow 4-H members while connecting families and communities to fair competitions and other 4-H events through livestreams, videos and digital storytelling. The Stream Team, also known as the Digital Medi more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival to reveal 2027 commemorative poster on Oct. 7 * MOSCOW, Idaho -University of Idaho and the Moscow Arts Commission invite the public to attend a reception unveiling the 2027 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival commemorative poster at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Third Street Gallery inside Moscow City Hall, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. The U of I World Beat Ensemble and Chamber Jazz Choir will perform at the event. The 2027  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by Elizabeth Carter, mother of William Micah Carter, who was killed in a crash by an illegal alien driver, who had been issued a commercial driver's license by California, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "The Continuing Tragedy of Sanctuary Laws": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Subcommittee, Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to prepare a written statement for t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL 50 F Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 682-9456 phone www.nationalpotatocouncil.org September 30, 2026 Douglas M. Troutman Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460 RE: Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Organized Village of Kasaan PH: 907- 401-4273 Email: ovk@kasaan.org Website: www.kasaan.org 102 Copper Crescent Drive Kasaan, Alaska 99950 P.O. Box KXA 26 Kasaan, Alaska 99950 1 Sept 29, 2026 Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination United States Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 RE: Comments Regarding 2001 Roa more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Joins Sharia-Free America Efforts * WASHINGTON-Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 5722 - Preserving a Sharia-Free America Act. This legislation would prevent all foreign nationals who observe Sharia from entering the United States or from remaining in the country, prioritizing our security and values nationwide. Additionally, Rep. Simpson joined the Sharia-Free America Caucus. "Americans nationwide just remembered 25 years s more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Teaching a Valuable Lesson: J. Daniel Chi * Outstanding Faculty Award: J. Daniel Chi Professor and Department of Finance chair, UNLV Lee School of Business When he left his native China to pursue his MBA in the United States nearly three decades ago, J. Daniel Chi wasn't exactly sure what his future held. Although he was gravitating toward finance, Chi didn't have a definitive career plan. Nor did he know if he would plant roots in A more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership issued the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 TRCP Welcomes Opening of Wildlife Crossings Grants Approximately $80 million is now available for projects that keep elk, mule deer, and pronghorn migrations intact, reconnect trout streams and make roads safer for drivers. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Sept. 30 that applications are being accepted for the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program. The notice will award approximately $80 million more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 2 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * U of I online tool protecting communities' drinking water from wildfires * When a large wildfire recently burned the forested slopes surrounding Walla Walla, Washington's primary drinking water source, city officials turned to University of Idaho researchers Erin Brooks and Mariana Dobre to assess potential water-quality risks and help guide the community's response. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences faculty members enhanced U.S. Forest Se more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Up next: 2026 ANS Winter Conference & Expo * Fall may have officially kicked off only last week, but the American Nuclear Society's 2026 Winter Conference & Expo is already just around the corner. This year's Winter Conference will be held November 15-18 at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix. Registration is currently open, with early-bird pricing ending October 22. More details are available on the ANS website. Conf more PR